摘要:
A zirconium alloy, comprising erbium as a burnable neutron poison, said alloy comprising, by weight: from 3 to 12% erbium; from 0.005 to 5% additional elements such as additives and/or manufacturing impurities; the remainder zirconium. A structural component comprising such a zirconium alloy.Processes for manufacturing and shaping the zirconium alloy by a powder metallurgy or a melting process.
摘要:
An alloy of zirconium and niobium that includes erbium as a consumable neutron poison, its method of preparation and a component comprising said alloy are provided. This invention relates to an alloy of zirconium and niobium that includes erbium as a consumable neutron poison. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation and conversion of said alloy and a component comprising said alloy. Such an alloy is particularly intended for the manufacture of cladding and/or other elements or structural components of fuel assemblies for nuclear reactors using water as coolant.