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DOE OSTI2023

AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL WELD EMBRITTLEMENT BY HYDROGEN AND TRITIUM

-Commercialization of fusion power requires large scale, local re processing of D/T fuel, with throughputs ~1/6 of current global tritium supply per plant per day -Tritium is a radioactive material that has special needs in handling, processing, and storage -Tritium’s effects on the safety performance of primary pressure boundary materials (likely austenitic stainless steel) will be important for regulatory acceptance

KRENTZ, TIMOTHY M.↗
DOE OSTI2020

Improving Ductility of Hydride Embrittled Zirconium (Final Report)

One of the main limiting factors on the lifetimes of nuclear fuel rod claddings is the formation of hydrides and associated detrimental effects on mechanical properties. In this study, we examined the behavior of hydrides in zirconium and zircaloy-4 after tensile stress is applied to determine whether the more ductile γ-ZrH phase was stabilized by the mechanical stress. We did not find a significant increase in the ratio of γ-ZrH phase to δ-ZrH1.5 phases after tensile stress is applied in previously hydrided metals. Previous reports indicate that this stabilization does occur when zircaloy is stressed and hydrided simultaneously, indicating that the formation of the γ-ZrH phase may reverse upon relaxation or may require the stress in-situ during the hydriding process to form in significant quantities.

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS↗
NASA NTRS1970

The columbium-hydrogen system and hydrogen embrittlement of columbium

Columbium specimens are charged uniformly with hydrogen allowing accurate measurement of the hydrogen content by a procedure involving the removal of hydrogen from flowing argon at 2000 degrees F. Hydrogen content effects on the ductile-to-transition temperature are determined for temperatures between 200 and 600 degrees F.

Walter, R. J.↗
NASA NTRS1970

Stainless steel 301 and Inconel 718 hydrogen embrittlement

Conditions and results of tensile tests of 26 Inconel 718 and four cryoformed stainless steel specimens are presented. Conclusions determine maximum safe hydrogen operating pressure for cryogenic pressure vessels and provide definitive information concerning flaw growth characteristics under the most severe temperature and pressure conditions

Allgeier, R. K.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Hydrogen-environment embrittlement of metals: A study

Study includes extensive tests examining effects of hydrogen environment on different high-strength metals and alloys. Recommendations for preventing metal failure include use of hydrogen-resistant coatings and inhibitors. Study includes references to related investigations and discussion of work in progress.

Chandler, W. T.↗