Major Factors Affecting Neutron Irradiation Embrittlement of Pressure-Vellel Steels and Weldments.

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Abstract:

The major aspects of neutron irradiation embrittlement in steel pressure vessels of large commercial nuclear-power reactors are reviewed, drawing on the results of AEC-sponsored programs which have emphasized research related to reactor vessel reliability. Author

Author(s):
Steele, Lendell E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Summary rept.,
Pagination:
0022

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-7176
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AT(49-5)-2110
Project Number(s):
RR007-41-11-5409, NRL-M01-14
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*STEEL, *WELDS, DAMAGE, DAMAGE, REACTOR MATERIALS, EMBRITTLEMENT, PRESSURE VESSELS, PRESSURE VESSELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Metallurgy and Metallography, Fabrication Metallurgy, Fission Reactor Materials
Report Date:
1970 Oct 30