Yi Liu , Yusheng Zhang , Lianwen Wang , Jinping Wu , Xin Jia , Jianping Xu , Zhonglin Shen , Naizhi Liu , Chengze Liu
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Abstract
The constant stress tensile deformation behavior of commercial Zr702, used in spent fuel reprocessing industry, was investigated in 108 °C/200 MPa nitric acid solutions and non-corrosive silicone oil. Microscopic characterization of surface as well as cross-section of deformed Zr702 was carried out. In silicone oil, there were minimal cracks observed on the sample's surface. However, a significant number of cracks appeared on the sample's surface in nitric acid solutions. In nitric acid solutions, at the interface between the oxide layer and the matrix, cracks occurred, extended, the oxide film fractured, cracks further expanded, and the stress concentration at the cracks tip led to the formation of new cracks. This cyclic process resulted in the strength of the material decreasing and accelerated failure.
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The Journal of Nuclear Materials publishes high quality papers in materials research for nuclear applications, primarily fission reactors, fusion reactors, and similar environments including radiation areas of charged particle accelerators. Both original research and critical review papers covering experimental, theoretical, and computational aspects of either fundamental or applied nature are welcome.
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Fission reactor materials, including fuels, cladding, core structures, pressure vessels, coolant interactions with materials, moderator and control components, fission product behavior.
Materials aspects of the entire fuel cycle.
Materials aspects of the actinides and their compounds.
Performance of nuclear waste materials; materials aspects of the immobilization of wastes.
Fusion reactor materials, including first walls, blankets, insulators and magnets.
Neutron and charged particle radiation effects in materials, including defects, transmutations, microstructures, phase changes and macroscopic properties.
Interaction of plasmas, ion beams, electron beams and electromagnetic radiation with materials relevant to nuclear systems.