| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Local Chemical Ordering and Its Impact on Mechanical Behaviors, Radiation Damage, and Corrosion
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| Presentation Title |
Effect of Nb concentration on the oxidation behavior of Zr-Nb alloys |
| Author(s) |
Sean Li, Chaitanya S. Deo, Remi Dingreville, Scott Monismith, Preet M. Singh |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Sean Li |
| Abstract Scope |
Zr-based alloys are currently used for various applications in the nuclear industry due to their irradiation stability and mechanical properties. Newly developed Zr-based alloys typically have Nb as a major alloying element. In the present study, we systematically examine the effect of Nb addition on the oxidation behavior of Zr alloys. Binary Zr-Nb alloys with various hypoeutectoid, eutectoid, and hypereutectoid compositions were produced using an electric arc furnace. These samples were tested to determine their oxidation kinetics in air at temperatures between 300°C and 500°C using a thermobalance. Results from the tests with pure Zr and Nb samples helped establish a baseline to compare the oxidation behavior of Zr-Nb binary alloys. Oxides developed under the tested conditions were characterized for their composition and morphology using XRD and SEM/EDS. The effect of Nb addition on the oxidation behavior of Zr-Nb alloys will be discussed. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, Environmental Effects, Nuclear Materials |