An evaluation of the properties of As-cast U-rich U–Zr alloys

The present study involves evaluation of some basic properties of as-cast uranium rich U–Zr alloys, i.e. uranium alloys containing 2 wt%, 5 wt%, 7 wt% and 10 wt% zirconium. Microstructural evaluation, both optical and SEM, with hardness values are reported. Lattice parameter and densities are determ...

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Published in:Journal of alloys and compounds 2009-07, Vol.480 (2), p.857-862
Main Authors: Basak, Chandrabhanu, Prasad, G.J., Kamath, H.S., Prabhu, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alloys
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Density
Dilatometry
Exact sciences and technology
Lattice parameters
Microstructure
Physical properties
Physics
Structure of solids and liquids
crystallography
Structure of specific crystalline solids
Thermal expansion
thermomechanical effects and density
Thermal properties of condensed matter
Thermal properties of crystalline solids
Uranium
Uranium alloy
X-ray diffraction
Zirconium
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Summary:The present study involves evaluation of some basic properties of as-cast uranium rich U–Zr alloys, i.e. uranium alloys containing 2 wt%, 5 wt%, 7 wt% and 10 wt% zirconium. Microstructural evaluation, both optical and SEM, with hardness values are reported. Lattice parameter and densities are determined with XRD analysis. Thermal expansions are measured by dilatometry; also the phase transformation mechanism is proposed based on the microstructures, XRD analysis and dilatometric results. Quantification of the variation of different physical properties as a function of the Zr content is also presented here.
ISSN:0925-8388
1873-4669
DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2009.02.077