Microstructure and non-equilibrium phases in electron beam-welded joints of Al–Fe–Ce and Zircaloy-4

Electron beam welding (EBW) of Zircaloy-4 and Al–Fe–Ce alloys is carried out to investigate the microstructure and non-equilibrium phases produced in the molten zone (MZ). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with an energy dispersive system (EDS) attachment and X-ray diffraction (XRD) are used to cha...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of nuclear materials 2005-05, Vol.341 (2-3), p.164-168
Hauptverfasser:	Ahmad, M., Akhter, J.I., Iqbal, M., Akhtar, M., Ahmed, E., Akhtar, S., Chaudhary, M.A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Controled nuclear fusion plants Energy Energy. Thermal use of fuels Exact sciences and technology Fission nuclear power plants Fuels Installations for energy generation and conversion: thermal and electrical energy Nuclear fuels
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Zusammenfassung:	Electron beam welding (EBW) of Zircaloy-4 and Al–Fe–Ce alloys is carried out to investigate the microstructure and non-equilibrium phases produced in the molten zone (MZ). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with an energy dispersive system (EDS) attachment and X-ray diffraction (XRD) are used to characterize the microstructural and compositional changes and phases. Five distinct regions containing various phases are observed in the MZ. Hot cracking is observed in the region containing AlZr2 and Al2Zr3 intermetallic compounds.
ISSN:	0022-3115 1873-4820
DOI:	10.1016/j.jnucmat.2005.01.020