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, Volume 62, Issue 9, pp 67–74 | Cite as

Structural materials issues for the next generation fission reactors

Materials for Nuclear Power Overview
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Abstract

Generation-IV reactor design concepts envisioned thus far cater to a common goal of providing safer, longer lasting, proliferation-resistant, and economically viable nuclear power plants. The foremost consideration in the successful development and deployment of Gen-W reactor systems is the performance and reliability issues involving structural materials for both in-core and out-of-core applications. The structural materials need to endure much higher temperatures, higher neutron doses, and extremely corrosive environments, which are beyond the experience of the current nuclear power plants. Materials under active consideration for use in different reactor components include various ferritic/martensitic steels, austenitic stainless steels, nickel-base superalloys, ceramics, composites, etc. This article addresses the material requirements for these advanced fission reactor types, specifically addressing structural materials issues depending on the specific application areas.

Keywords

Nuclear Power Plant Austenitic Stainless Steel Design Concept Reactor Type Common Goal 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.University of IdahoMoscowUSA
  2. 2.Nuclear Engineering DepartmentNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighUSA

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