NEUP CINR-19-16583: Neutron Radiation Effect on Diffusion between Zr (and Zircaloy) and Cr for Accurate Lifetime Prediction of ATF

The team will perform a systematic diffusion study on both neutron-irradiated and unirradiated samples such that accurate diffusion coefficients will be obtained for the Zircaloy–Cr, Zr–Cr, Cr–Mo, Cr–Nb, Cr–Ta, Zr–Mo, Zr–Nb, and Zr–Ta systems. Such an unprecedented dataset will allow accurate evaluation of the pure neutron irradiation effect on diffusion in these systems and enable accurate life prediction of ATFs that consist of Zircaloy coated with Cr with an optional interlayer.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	The Ohio State University
PI	Ji-Cheng Zhao