scholarly journals Overview of the Mechanical Properties of Tungsten/Steel Brazed Joints for the DEMO Fusion Reactor

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Diana Bachurina ◽  
Vladimir Vorkel ◽  
Alexey Suchkov ◽  
Julia Gurova ◽  
Alexander Ivannikov ◽  
...  

A Demonstration (DEMO) thermonuclear reactor is the next step after the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). Designs for a DEMO divertor and the First Wall require the joining of tungsten to steel; this is a difficult task, however, because of the metals’ physical properties and necessary operating conditions. Brazing is a prospective technology that could be used to solve this problem. This work examines a state-of-the-art solution to the problem of joining tungsten to steel by brazing, in order to summarize best practices, identify shortcomings, and clarify mechanical property requirements. Here, we outline the ways in which brazing technology can be developed to join tungsten to steel for use in a DEMO application.

2013 ◽  
Vol 364 ◽  
pp. 547-552
Author(s):  
Fan Liu ◽  
Ling Zhang

The first wall material in a nuclear fusion reactor endures a series of complex processes, resulting in irradiation damage of its structural materials and eventually questioning its operative safety. Experimental and computer simulation are currently applied to search for irradiation damage. We used, the Material Studio software to model and calculate the crystal structure and mechanical properties, and the CASTEP module, primitive cell of iron, Fe-Cr alloy and Fe-Cr alloy with defects to calculate, analyze, and obtain the values of elastic constants and Young’s modulus. Our results showed that addition of Cr atom to conventional first wall metal materials of nuclear reactor, enhanced endurance by increasing the values of elastic constant and Young’s modulus, but distorted the symmetry of the crystal structure. We preliminarily prove and predict the possibility of the changes of mechanical properties of Low-activation martensite/ferrite under irradiation effects.


2018 ◽  
Vol 142 ◽  
pp. 162-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. de Prado ◽  
M. Roldán ◽  
M. Sánchez ◽  
V. Bonache ◽  
J. Rams ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
E. Ruedl ◽  
P. Schiller

The low Z metal aluminium is a potential matrix material for the first wall in fusion reactors. A drawback in the application of A1 is the rel= atively high amount of He produced in it under fusion reactor conditions. Knowledge about the behaviour of He during irradiation and deformation in Al, especially near the surface, is therefore important.Using the TEM we have studied Al disks of 3 mm diameter and 0.2 mm thickness, which were perforated at the centre by double jet polishing. These disks were bombarded at∽200°C to various doses with α-particles, impinging at any angle and energy up to 1.5 MeV at both surfaces. The details of the irradiations are described in Ref.1. Subsequent observation indicated that in such specimens uniformly distributed He-bubbles are formed near the surface in a layer several μm thick (Fig.1).After bombardment the disks were deformed at 20°C during observation by means of a tensile device in a Philips EM 300 microscope.


2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Djoko Purwanto

Timber Acacia mangium (Acacia mangium, Willd) for Furniture. The study aims to determine the mechanical and physical properties and the decorative value (color and fiber) wood of acacia mangium with using finishing materials. This type of finishing material used is ultran lasur natural dof ,ultran lasur classic teak, aqua politur clear dof, aqua politur akasia dan aqua politur cherry. After finishing the wood is stored for 3 months. Test parameters were observed, namely, physical and mechanical properties of wood, adhesion of finishing materials, color and appearance of the fiber, and timber dimensions expansion. The results showed that the mechanical physical properties of acacia wood qualified SNI. 01-0608-89 about the physical and mechanical properties of wood for furniture, air dry the moisture content from 13.78 to 14.89%, flexural strength from 509.25 to 680.50 kg/cm2, and compressive strength parallel to fiber 342.1 - 412.9 kg/cm2. Finishing the treatment process using five types of finishing materials can increase the decorative value (color and fiber) wood. Before finishing the process of acacia mangium wood has the appearance of colors and fibers and less attractive (scale scores 2-3), after finishing acacia wood fibers have the appearance of colors and interesting and very interesting (scale 4-5).Keywords: mangium wood, mechanical properties, decorative value, finishing, furniture.


2020 ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
B. O. Bolshakov ◽  
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R. F. Galiakbarov ◽  
A. M. Smyslov ◽  
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...  

The results of the research of structure and properties of a composite compact from 13 Cr – 2 Мо and BN powders depending on the concentration of boron nitride are provided. It is shown that adding boron nitride in an amount of more than 2% by weight of the charge mixture leads to the formation of extended grain boundary porosity and finely dispersed BN layers in the structure, which provides a high level of wearing properties of the material. The effect of boron nitride concentration on physical and mechanical properties is determined. It was found that the introduction of a small amount of BN (up to 2 % by weight) into the compacts leads to an increase in plasticity, bending strength, and toughness by reducing the friction forces between the metal powder particles during pressing and a more complete grain boundary diffusion process during sintering. The formation of a regulated structure-phase composition of powder compacts of 13 Cr – 2 Mо – BN when the content of boron nitride changes in them allows us to provide the specified physical and mechanical properties in a wide range. The obtained results of studies of the physical and mechanical characteristics of the developed material allow us to reasonably choose the necessary composition of the powder compact for sealing structures of the flow part of steam turbines, depending on their operating conditions.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1953 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  

Abstract CONDULOY is a low beryllium-copper alloy containing about 1.5% nickel. It responds to age-hardening heat treatment for improved mechanical properties. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-11. Producer or source: Brush Beryllium Company.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  

Abstract ALUMINUM 2011 is an age-hardenable aluminum-copper alloy to which lead and bismuth are added to make it a free-machining alloy. It has good mechanical properties and was designed primarily for the manufacture of screw-machine products. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-32. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies. Originally published October 1955, revised December 1978.


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