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.