Creep deformation and rupture behavior of 9Cr-ODS steel cladding tube at high temperatures from 700°C to 1000°C

Yuya Imagawa, Ryuta Hashidate, Takeshi Miyazawa, Takashi Onizawa, Satoshi Ohtsuka, Yasuhide Yano, Takashi Tanno, Takeji Kaito, Masato Ohnuma, Masatoshi Mitsuhara, Takeshi Toyama

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Abstract

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency has been developing 9Cr-oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) steel as a fuel cladding material for sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs). Previous studies have formulated the creep rupture equation for 650°C–850°C. However, little data have been obtained above 850°C, and no equation has been formulated. This study conducted creep tests to evaluate creep strength at 700°C–1000°C. Two creep test methods, the internal pressure and ring creep tests under development, were used, and the validation of the ring creep test method was conducted. The results showed that 9Cr-ODS steel undergoes almost no strength change due to the matrix’s phase transformation, and a single equation can express a creep rupture strength from 700°C to 1000°C. In validating the ring creep test method, analysis clarified the effect of stress concentration on the specimen. Plastic deformation occurs at high initial stress and may lead to early rupture. The results will be essential for future creep testing and evaluation of neutron-irradiated 9Cr-ODS steel.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)762-777
Number of pages16
Journaljournal of nuclear science and technology
Volume61
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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