Abstract
The formation and stability of intermetallics formed in the Co-free maraging steel PH 13-8 under proton irradiation were investigated by using nanoindentation and microcompression testing and 3D atom probe tomography. Major findings were:
- the Co-free maraging steel forms stages of decompostition under proton irradiation at room temperature.
- Already formed precipitates do not change shape or size but they do change chemistry under room temperature proton irradiation.
- Intermetallics appear to be a promising approach to further increase the radiation resistance of martesitic steels.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 361-368 |
| Journal | Journal of Nuclear Materials |
| Volume | 458 |
| Issue number | 03 |
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| State | Published - Mar 2015 |