Typical Zirconium Alloys Microstructures in Nuclear Components

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (9) ◽  
pp. 656-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. V. Flores ◽  
A. G. Gomez ◽  
G. A. Juarez ◽  
N. Loureiro ◽  
R. I. Samper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zirconium Alloys

Control of hydrogen absorption by nickel films obtained upon magnetic spraying of zirconium alloy using the thermoEMF method

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (8) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
V. V. Larionov ◽  
Xu Shupeng ◽  
V. N. Kudiyarov
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Hydrogen Concentration ◽  
Hydrogen Absorption ◽  
Zirconium Alloy ◽  
Hydrogen Adsorption ◽  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
Nickel Film ◽  
Protective Film ◽  
Nickel Films ◽  
Hydrogen Penetration

Nickel films formed on the surface of zirconium alloys are often used to protect materials against hydrogen penetration. Hydrogen adsorption on nickel is faster since the latter actively interacts with hydrogen, oxidizes and forms a protective film. The goal of the study is to develop a method providing control of hydrogen absorption by nickel films during vacuum-magnetron sputtering and hydrogenation via measuring thermoEMF. Zirconium alloy E110 was saturated from the gas phase with hydrogen at a temperature of 350°C and a pressure of 2 atm. A specialized Rainbow Spectrum unit was used for coating. It is shown that a nickel film present on the surface significantly affects the hydrogen penetration into the alloy. A coating with a thickness of more than 2 μm deposited by magnetron sputtering on the surface of a zirconium alloy with 1% Nb, almost completely protects the alloy against hydrogen penetration. The magnitude of thermoemf depends on the hydrogen concentration in the zirconium alloy and film thickness. An analysis of the hysteresis width of the thermoEMF temperature loop and a method for determining the effective activation energy of the conductivity of a hydrogenated material coated with a nickel film are presented. The results of the study can be used in assessing the hydrogen concentration and, hence, corrosion protection of the material.

Texture Evolution Under Fast Heating and Cooling Rates of Zirconium Alloys Studied In-Situ by Synchrotron X-Ray Diffraction

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-Toan Nguyen ◽  
Alistair Garner ◽  
Javier Romero ◽  
Antoine Ambard ◽  
Michael Preuss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Texture Evolution ◽  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fast Heating ◽  
Cooling Rates ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Heating And Cooling

Zirconium and zirconium alloys

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. G. Spilker ◽  
Roman Bender
Keyword(s):  
Zirconium Alloys

scholarly journals Evidence of hydrogen trapping at second phase particles in zirconium alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Jones ◽  
Vidur Tuli ◽  
Zaheen Shah ◽  
Mhairi Gass ◽  
Patrick A. Burr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Hydrogen Trapping ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Second Phase Particles ◽  
Hydrogen Isotope Ratios ◽  
Dft Modelling

AbstractZirconium alloys are used in safety–critical roles in the nuclear industry and their degradation due to ingress of hydrogen in service is a concern. In this work experimental evidence, supported by density functional theory modelling, shows that the α-Zr matrix surrounding second phase particles acts as a trapping site for hydrogen, which has not been previously reported in zirconium. This is unaccounted for in current models of hydrogen behaviour in Zr alloys and as such could impact development of these models. Zircaloy-2 and Zircaloy-4 samples were corroded at 350 °C in simulated pressurised water reactor coolant before being isotopically spiked with 2H2O in a second autoclave step. The distribution of 2H, Fe and Cr was characterised using nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry (NanoSIMS) and high-resolution energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. 2H− was found to be concentrated around second phase particles in the α-Zr lattice with peak hydrogen isotope ratios of 2H/1H = 0.018–0.082. DFT modelling confirms that the hydrogen thermodynamically favours sitting in the surrounding zirconium matrix rather than within the second phase particles. Knowledge of this trapping mechanism will inform the development of current understanding of zirconium alloy degradation through-life.

scholarly journals Solid state phase transformation kinetics in Zr-base alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. Massih ◽  
Lars O. Jernkvist
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
Excess Oxygen ◽  
Transformation Kinetics ◽  
Fuel Cladding ◽  
Reactor Accident ◽  
Phase Transformation Kinetics ◽  
Solid State Phase Transformation ◽  
Water Reactors

AbstractWe present a kinetic model for solid state phase transformation ($$\alpha \rightleftharpoons \beta$$ α ⇌ β ) of common zirconium alloys used as fuel cladding material in light water reactors. The model computes the relative amounts of $$\beta$$ β or $$\alpha$$ α phase fraction as a function of time or temperature in the alloys. The model accounts for the influence of excess oxygen (due to oxidation) and hydrogen concentration (due to hydrogen pickup) on phase transformation kinetics. Two variants of the model denoted by A and B are presented. Model A is suitable for simulation of laboratory experiments in which the heating/cooling rate is constant and is prescribed. Model B is more generic. We compare the results of our model computations, for both A and B variants, with accessible experimental data reported in the literature covering heating/cooling rates of up to 100 K/s. The results of our comparison are satisfactory, especially for model A. Our model B is intended for implementation in fuel rod behavior computer programs, applicable to a reactor accident situation, in which the Zr-based fuel cladding may go through $$\alpha \rightleftharpoons \beta$$ α ⇌ β phase transformation.

A fast efficient multi-scale approach to modelling the development of hydride microstructures in zirconium alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 190 ◽  
pp. 110279
Author(s):  
Mitesh Patel ◽  
Luca Reali ◽  
Adrian P. Sutton ◽  
Daniel S. Balint ◽  
Mark R. Wenman
Keyword(s):  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
Multi Scale

scholarly journals Recent Advances in Protective Coatings for Accident Tolerant Zr-Based Fuel Claddings

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 557
Author(s):  
Egor Kashkarov ◽  
Bright Afornu ◽  
Dmitrii Sidelev ◽  
Maksim Krinitcyn ◽  
Veronica Gouws ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Coatings ◽  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Severe Accidents ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Water Reactors ◽  
Accident Scenarios ◽  
Accident Conditions ◽  
Directed Research

Zirconium-based alloys have served the nuclear industry for several decades due to their acceptable properties for nuclear cores of light water reactors (LWRs). However, severe accidents in LWRs have directed research and development of accident tolerant fuel (ATF) concepts that aim to improve nuclear fuel safety during normal operation, operational transients and possible accident scenarios. This review introduces the latest results in the development of protective coatings for ATF claddings based on Zr alloys, involving their behavior under normal and accident conditions in LWRs. Great attention has been paid to the protection and oxidation mechanisms of coated claddings, as well as to the mutual interdiffusion between coatings and zirconium alloys. An overview of recent developments in barrier coatings is introduced, and possible barrier layers and structure designs for suppressing mutual diffusion are proposed.

scholarly journals The Effect of Analysis Conditions on the Fidelity of Atom Probe Data of Zirconium Alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (S1) ◽  
pp. 2468-2470
Author(s):  
Benjamin Jenkins ◽  
Chris Grovenor ◽  
Michael Moody
Keyword(s):  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
Atom Probe
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