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Effect of Neutron Irradiation on Properties of Glassy Carbon

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Experimental data are presented on the effect of neutron irradiation (90–750°C, ≤4 × 1022 n/cm2 , E > 0.18 MeV) on the dimensions and properties of glassy carbon. The irradiation leads to a linear shrinkage of up to 8–12%, without secondary swelling. The radiation effects are analyzed in terms of the microstructure and properties of glassy carbon.

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  1. Research Institute of Structural Graphite Materials, Elektrodnaya ul. 2, Moscow, 111524, Russia

    Yu. S. Virgil'ev

  2. Research Institute of Nuclear Reactors, Dimitrovgrad, Russia

    I. G. Lebedev

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Virgil'ev, Y.S., Lebedev, I.G. Effect of Neutron Irradiation on Properties of Glassy Carbon. Inorganic Materials 38, 668–673 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016232223288

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