Zirconium based alloy and component in a nuclear energy plant

Details Zirconium based alloy and component in a nuclear energy plant Zirconium based alloy and component in a nuclear energy plant

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Wilkins, III, Harry D (Department: 1742)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Encased with nonfuel component

C376S416000, C148S421000, C420S422000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09857606

ABSTRACT:
A zirconium-based alloy, suitable for use in a corrosive environment, where it is subjected to increased radiation and comprises 0.5-1.6 percentage by weight Nb and 0.3-0.6 percentage by weight Fe. The alloy is characterised in that it comprises 0.5-0.85 percentage by weight Sn.

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