INFLUENCE OF NEUTRON IRRADIATION AND AGEING ON BEHAVIOR OF SAV-1 REACTOR ALLOY
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Date
2021-10
Authors
Tsay, K.V.
Rofman, O.V.
Kudryashov, V.V.
Yarovchuk, A.V.
Maksimkin, O.P.
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Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Abstract
This study observed the effect of neutron irradiation and ageing on the microstructure, hardness, and corrosion resistance of SAV-1 (Al–Mg–Si) alloy. The investigated material was irradiated with neutrons to fluences of 1021–1026 n/m2 in the WWR-K research reactor and kept in dry storage. Long-term irradiation led to an increase in hardness of the alloy and a deterioration of pitting corrosion resistance. Post-irradiation ageing for 1 h at 100–300 °C resulted in a decrease in microhardness of the irradiated SAV-1. The effect of post-irradiation ageing on pitting corrosion was made clear through the formation of Guinier-Preston zones and secondary precipitates in the Al matrix. Ageing at 250 °C corresponded to the development of stable microstructure and the highest corrosion resistance for the irradiated samples. Mg2Si, Si, and needle-shaped β″ precipitates were formed in SAV-1 alloy that was irradiated with low fluences. β″ and clusters of rod-shaped B-type precipitates were observed in highly irradiated samples. The precipitates were similar to those seen in non-irradiated pseudo-binary Al–Mg2Si alloys with Si excess.
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Type of access: Open Access, SAV-1 aluminum alloy, Neutron irradiation, Fluence, Ageing, Precipitate, Corrosion
Citation
Tsay, K., Rofman, O., Kudryashov, V., Yarovchuk, A., & Maksimkin, O. (2021). Influence of neutron irradiation and ageing on behavior of SAV-1 reactor alloy. Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 53(10), 3398–3405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2021.04.025