Coating for reducing corrosion of zirconium-based alloys induced by . .beta-particle irradiation
US6128361A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A technique for reducing the shadow corrosion effect in zirconium-based alloys caused by .beta.-particles emitted by adjacent components containing one or more elements that emit .beta.-particle flux when activated by neutron capture. The technique entails providing a coating capable of absorbing .beta.-particles, so as to mitigate the adverse effect of .beta.-particle bombardment of a zirconium-based alloy. Preferred coating materials include beryllia, beryllium, tin, zinc, chromium and cadmium. The coatings can be applied to various nuclear reactor structural alloys, such as stainless steel and nickel, platinum, copper, hafnium and yttrium-based alloys containing 0.2 weight percent manganese or more.
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