The Influence of Thermal Shocks on the Thermophisics Properties of the Zircaloy-4

Anghel, Daniel-Constantin; Rosu, Andreea Elena; Neacsu, Gabriel; Popa, Iustin-Alexandru; Brânzei, Mihai; Rizea, Vasile; Ducu, Cătălin; Dicu, Maria Magdalena; Rizea, A.; Ungureanu, Elisabeta; Abrudeanu, Mărioara

doi:10.37358/rc.19.2.6958

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“…In a normal temperature regime, 350 °C, it forms on the surface a thin, compact and adherent oxide layer, with a protective character [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. The accidental increase of the temperature towards high values determines the increase of the thickness and the modification of the structure of the corrosion layers, as well as important changes in the structure and properties of the alloy [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ].…”

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Structure and Heat Transfer in Zircaloy-4 Treated at High Temperatures

2021

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Zircaloy-4 has an important role in the construction of generation III nuclear reactors. An important application is the fuel element sheath, which must have excellent corrosion resistance in the working environment, adequate mechanical characteristics and very good heat transfer properties from the combustible element to the coolant. The corrosion processes at high temperatures, the accidents that lead to significant increases in temperature and the structural transformations associated with them affect the heat transfer process. The paper presents research on the influence of high temperatures on the microstructure and thermal diffusivity of the zy-4 alloy. The samples were treated in air, at temperatures between 850 and 1050 °C for 60 min. The corrosion layers were characterized microstructurally and chemically. Furthermore, the transformations produced in the base material under the corrosion layer were analyzed. The values of thermal diffusivity were determined and correlated with the structural transformations. Considering the state of research on the materials appropriate to be used for new generation reactors, the current importance of third-generation reactors for energy systems and the fact that they will operate in the coming years, we consider that the study offers useful outcomes in the field of nuclear energy.

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