The effect of neutron irradiation in a helium atmosphere on the mechanical properties of 18Cr10NiTi austenitic steel

Abstract

Abstract The microstructure and mechanical properties of 18Cr10NiTi austenitic steel were studied after high-temperature neutron irradiation of samples in a helium atmosphere. It was revealed during irradiation, helium penetrates into steel samples forming bubbles distributed on dislocations and along grain boundaries. Character of the temperature dependence of the mechanical characteristics of irradiated steel indicates a high-temperature radiation embrittlement of steel. The character of the mechanical properties temperature dependence change of irradiated steel points to its high-temperature radiation embrittlement.