Development of a Multi-technique Characterization Portfolio for Stainless Steels Exposed to Magnox Reprocessing Liquors

AISI Type 304 stainless steel coupons have been exposed to a simulant aqueous environment representative of the Magnox Reprocessing Plant (MRP) at Sellafield, UK. The experiments were performed for extended time periods (up to 420 days) at elevated temperatures to develop a comprehensive understandi...

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Main Authors: Barton, Daniel N T, Denman, Anna E, Grebennikova, Tatiana, Carey, Thomas, Engelberg, Dirk L, Sharrad, Clint A
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