Published June 7, 1972 | Version v1
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Development of a formula for calculating zirconium hydride fuel swelling

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A model is developed to describe irradiation induced growth in zirconium hydride or for heavy ion accelerator irradiation of structural materials. The model is based on the phenomenon of volume saturation occurring as a result of annealing of irradiation produced dislocations. The model was proposed by Hudson, Mazey and Nelson for swelling in Ni irradiated with C++ ions. The model predicts a strong temperature and weak flux sensitivity. A sensitivity is shown to lower temperature, higher power operation following an initial steady operation. (U.S.)

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Imprint Pagination
49 p.
Report number
TI--653-240-027

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
6215713
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
ANNEALING; FUEL ELEMENTS; HYDRIDE MODERATED REACTORS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; SWELLING; ZIRCONIUM HYDRIDES
Descriptors DEC
HEAT TREATMENTS; HYDRIDES; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; RADIATION EFFECTS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTORS; TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS; ZIRCONIUM COMPOUNDS