Abstract
Abstract
In contrast to the mode of breakdown in Zircaloy-2 and carbon-melted zirconium the oxide film on arc-melted zirconium corroded in steam or water at 300 C fails initially as a result of more rapid oxidation along grain boundaries. Stresses set up in the oxide film by this preferential attack along grain boundaries cause cracking of the film parallel to the grain boundaries. Subsequent failure within the grains causes the final disintegration of the oriented protective oxide and its replacement by a loose coating of unoriented ZrO2. 6.3.20
Subject
General Materials Science,General Chemical Engineering,General Chemistry
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