Characterization and modeling of creep mechanisms in Zircaloy-4

J. H. Moon, P. E. Cantonwine, K. R. Anderson, S. Karthikeyan, M. J. Mills

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Abstract

The deformation microstructure and creep mechanisms of Zircaloy-4 have been investigated. Four Zircaloy-4 specimens were tested at different temperatures and stress levels and the deformation microstructures of these specimens were analyzed using transmission electron microscopy. On the basis of microstructural observation of a-type screw dislocations in prismatic slip systems, the modified jogged-screw model has been applied as a rate controlling mechanism for creep of Zircaloy-4. In addition, the stress dependency of dislocation density, jog spacing, and jog height has been evaluated via modeling and experimental observations. The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed understanding of the creep deformation of Zircaloy-4 and prediction of creep rates in this alloy based on the microstructural information obtained from TEM analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-189
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Nuclear Materials
Volume353
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 15 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • C1100
  • D0400
  • E0300
  • T0100
  • Z0100

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