Abstract: The fretting phenomenon was responsible for over 50% of fuel failure cases in the years 2010–2015 according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It shows the scale of the problem for the nuclear power generation ...

Abstract: Zirconium-based alloys are one of the most significant materials in thermal-neutron reactor systems. With very low neutron capture cross section, good corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and resistance to neutron ...

Abstract: Nuclear grade fuel claddings act as a barrier against release of fuel particles into the coolant water during nuclear power plant operation, handling, and wet or dry storage of the spent fuel rods. The integrity of claddings ...