Abstract
This paper focuses on the characterization of an advanced steel which has been developed for use as a structural material within future nuclear fusion reactors, including in irradiated water coolant-facing locations. In the paper an experimental plan is described which would allow both the corrosion and stress corrosion cracking susceptibility of irradiated Eurofer-97 to be studied. Also included are early results from characterization of self-ion irradiated (using Fe ions) Eurofer-97 following high temperature corrosion experiments using electron microscopy techniques. Field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG SEM) images of the surfaces of unirradiated Eurofer-97 are compared to conventional unirradiated stainless steel types following a high temperature corrosion experiment. In a different, longer, high temperature corrosion experiment using ion-irradiated Eurofer-97, a focused ion beam scanning
electron microscope (FIB SEM) was used to prepare lamella for observation by high magnification transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and elemental analysis.
electron microscope (FIB SEM) was used to prepare lamella for observation by high magnification transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and elemental analysis.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 15 |
Publication status | Published - 6 Mar 2022 |
Event | AMPP Annual Conference+ Expo 2022 - Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, United States Duration: 7 Mar 2022 → 10 Mar 2022 https://onepetro.org/AMPPCORR |
Conference
Conference | AMPP Annual Conference+ Expo 2022 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Antonio |
Period | 7/03/22 → 10/03/22 |
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