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1. Requirement criteria. Types of materials
Among the characteristics specific to metallic materials used in nuclear power generation are the following:
low effective capture and activation cross-section of the various alloying elements ;
excellent corrosion resistance and low, well-controlled hydration;
high ductility and good creep and fatigue resistance ;
suitable thermo-physical properties (thermal conductivity) ;
chemical compatibility between materials (fuel/cladding, cladding/coolant).
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The main functions of cladding tubes are as follows:
maintain the fuel column;
isolate the fuel from the heat transfer...
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Suppliers – manufacturers
(non-exhaustive list)
Zr alloy suppliers
• Cezus
• Electrostall
• Wah-Chang
• Western Zirconium
Sheathing tube manufacturers
• Cezus
• General Electric
• Kobe Steel
• MHI/MMC
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