Surface Modification Techniques for Increased Corrosion Tolerance of Zirconium Fuel Cladding

Corrosion is a major issue in applications involving materials in normal and severe environments, especially when it involves corrosive fluids, high temperatures, and radiation. Left unaddressed, corrosion can lead to catastrophic failures, resulting in economic and environmental liabilities. In nuc...

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Main Author: Carr, James
Format: Others
Published: VCU Scholars Compass 2016
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Online Access:http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/4474
http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5509&context=etd