Problems of Atomic Science and Technology, 2023 The processes of vacuum arc deposition of multicomponent coatings based on Cr, Ti, Al, Fe, Y, Si, and their nitrides with a thickness of 5…9 µm for the protection of zirconium alloy fuel rods were developed.
A. Kuprin +7 more
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Oxidation behavior of Cr-coated zirconium alloy cladding in high-temperature steam above 1200 °C
npj Materials Degradation, 2021 Dense, uniform, and well-adhered chromium (Cr) coatings were deposited on zirconium (Zr) alloy claddings by using physical vapor deposition (PVD). The Cr-coated samples were tested at 1200 o C and 1300 o C, respectively, for different exposure time in ...
Hai-Bin Ma +8 more
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Shear Performance of Zirconium Alloy Welds Under Different Strain Rates
Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022 Welding is one of the important connection methods for zirconium alloy, and the shear failure under the dynamic load is a typical failure mode of the weld.
Haoyu Wang +8 more
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Effect of Heat Treatment in Oxygen-Containing Medium on Fatigue Life of Zirconium Alloy
Strojnícky časopis - Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2022 The effect of heat treatment in oxygen-containing medium on fatigue properties of zirconium alloy samples was shown. This gas treatment improved fatigue life in pure bending and cyclic tensile testing.
V. Trush +4 more
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Production of Zirconium-Niobium Alloys for Nuclear Reactors Fuel Rods via SHS Process
Alloys, 2023 This article presents the results of studies of the self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) for obtaining zirconium alloys with niobium by the method of calcium-thermal reduction of nuclear-grade zirconium tetrafluoride in the presence of ...
Anatoly Mukhachev +2 more
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Trial manufacture and properties of protective lubricants for hot extrusion of zirconium alloy
工程科学学报, 2021 Lubrication is the key in obtaining excellent products when zirconium alloys are hot extruded. Reasonable lubrication conditions are important to improve the product quality, reduce energy consumption, and prolong the service life of tools and dies ...
Fan ZHAO +3 more
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Multi-Elemental Coatings on Zirconium Alloy for Corrosion Resistance Improvement
Coatings, 2022 Zirconium alloys are commonly used as a cladding material for fuel elements in nuclear reactors. This application is connected with zirconium alloy’s good resistance to water corrosion and radiation resistance under normal working conditions. In the case
B. Sartowska +4 more
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Relations of Microstructural Attributes and Strength-Ductility of Zirconium Alloys with Hydrides
Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2023 As the first safety barrier of nuclear reactors, zirconium alloy cladding tubes have attracted extensive attention because of its good mechanical properties.
Chao Fang +3 more
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Capability assessment for application of clay mixture as barrier material for irradiated zirconium alloy structure elements long-term processing for storage during decommissioning of uranium-graphite nuclear reactors [PDF]
, 2004 The radionuclide composition and the activity level of the irradiated zirconium alloy E110, the radionuclide immobilization strength and the retention properties of the mixed clay barrier material with respect to the radionuclides identified in the alloy
S G Kotlyarevskiy +7 more
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Metals, 2021 Closeness of electrochemical properties of uranium and zirconium makes separation of these metals in pyroelectrochemical reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels a challenging task. Varying electrode material can change metals’ deposition potentials.
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