Passive and localised corrosion behaviour of a high magnesium alloy (Magnox Al80)

The high magnesium alloy Magnox Al80 is used as a clad for nuclear fuel employed in the UK gas-cooled, graphite moderated power station reactors of the same name. Following irradiation, spent fuel elements are stored in aqueous environments. Historical corrosion studies and plant experience have ide...

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Main Author: Burrows, Robert
Other Authors: Stevens, Nicholas
Published: University of Manchester 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.588127