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THE CORROSION OF ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS IN 900 F STEAM

Author
Pemsler, J. P.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1958.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1958.
Physical Description
microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm

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Summary
Steam at 900 deg F is a very corrosive medium for zirconium alloys. Zircaloy-2 and Zircaloy-3 have poor resistance at this temperature. The presence of tin is highly detrimental to the corrosion resistance of zirconium alloys. Additions of nickel, chromium, and to a lesser extent, iron extend the life of zirconium-base alloys to as long as sixty days before spalling commences. Quenching from the beta phase impairs the corrosion resistance of nickel and chromium alloys and extends the life of iron alloys and the Zircaloys. In general, a pre-treatment of 10 days in 680 deg F water has no effect on the corrosion resistance of the alloys tested. (auth)
Report Numbers
NMI-1208
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: AT(30-1)-1565
NSA number: NSA-13-000760
OSTI Identifier 4288730
Research organization: Nuclear Metals, Inc., Cambridge, Mass.
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