Ceramic composites for nuclear structural applications

Lance L. Snead, James W. Klett

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Abstract

The performance of leading ceramic composites for high temperature applications, silicon carbide and graphic components, were compared. When considering SiC/SiC and CFC's for nuclear application, the primary distinctions are the greater maturity and substantially higher thermal conductivity of CFC's as compared to greater lifetime under irradiation of the SiC/SiC. the elevated temperature thermal conductivity of the SiC/SiC composites was relatively poor as compared with high-quality CFC. Under irradiation the same were found to undergo substantial degradation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal 2003
Subtitle of host publicationAtoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Pages1077-1078
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 2003
EventGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: Nov 16 2003Nov 20 2003

Publication series

NameGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhowers Global Vision for Nuclear Energy

Conference

ConferenceGlobal 2003: Atoms for Prosperity: Updating Eisenhower's Global Vision for Nuclear Energy
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period11/16/0311/20/03

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