Abstract
A δ-Zr-hydride was irradiated with 6.4 MeV Fe3+ ions to clarify the relationship between hardening and microstructural changes of bulk Zr-hydrides under neutron irradiation. Irradiation hardening was measured by nanoindentation tests. Transmission electron microscope cross-sectional observations showed that the deformation mechanism of the δ-Zr-hydride was both slip and twinning. Dislocation loops were observed in the irradiated hydride matrix. These irradiation-induced defects make slip deformation difficult and consequently promote the twin deformation of δ-Zr-hydride. This work is a continuation of the previous our work (J. Nucl. Mater. 419 (2011) 366-370) focused upon ε-Zr-hydride and we discuss a comparison between the two Zr-hydrides.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S826-S829 |
Journal | Journal of Nuclear Materials |
Volume | 442 |
Issue number | 1-3 SUPPL.1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Oct 7 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Materials Science(all)
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering