Method of welding neutron irradiated metallic material

Electric heating – Metal heating – By arc

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228232, B23K 900

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ABSTRACT:
In a case of welding a highly neutron-irradiated austenitic stainless steel, the portion to be welded is heated under a condition of temperature and time in a predetermined range before welding. In this moment, chromium carbide (Cr.sub.23 C.sub.6) precipitates in the grain boundaries of the stainless steel. Welding is performed the state described above is obtained. Since, chromium carbide has been precipitated in the grain boundary by the heat treatment before welding, any helium atoms generated through nucleus conversion of Ni, are apt to be trapped with the chromium carbide, thereby reducing the number of gas bubbles formed by gathering the helium atoms in the grain boundaries. As a result, since decrease in the strength of the grain boundaries due to helium gas bubbles is moderated, it is possible to prevent occurrence of cracks during welding.

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