Abstract
The primary boundary of the CANDU reactor consists of Zr-2.5%Nb alloy pressure tubes and SA106 alloy feeder pipes. The pressure tubes are exposed to fast neutron (E>1Mev) irradiation during reactor operation, and experience dimensional changes. The actual dimensional change in the pressure tube during in-service operation is greater than the..... More

Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of aging treatment from 300 °C to 420 °C on the mechanical properties of the pressure tube material at 310 °C, which is outlet temperature pressure tube in CANDU reactor. The short range ordering (SRO) phenomenon during aging process is confirmed by..... More