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Radiation damage concerns for extended light water reactor service

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The objective of this paper is to examine the possible forms of irradiation damage that may impact materials performance over an extended service period in light water nuclear reactors. This paper will explore the different forms of irradiation damage that may be of concern under extended operation. Radiation-induced segregation, precipitation, hardening, embrittlement, and dimensional changes all will be discussed.

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  1. ATR National Scientific User Facility, Idaho National Laboratory and University of Wisconsin, Idaho Falls, USA

    T. R. Allen

  2. the Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, USA

    J. T. Busby

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Allen, T.R., Busby, J.T. Radiation damage concerns for extended light water reactor service. JOM 61, 29–34 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-009-0099-2

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