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Corrosion of Copper-Based Materials in Irradiated Moist air Systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

Donald T. Reed  and
Richard A. Van Konynenburg
Donald T. Reed
Affiliation:
Chemical Technology Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439–4837
Richard A. Van Konynenburg
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P. O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94550
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Abstract

The atmospheric corrosion of oxygen-free copper (CDA-102), 70/30 copper-nickel (CDA-715), and 7% aluminum bronze (CDA-613) in an irradiated moist air environment was investigated. Experiments were performed in both dry and 40% RH (@90°C) air at temperatures of 90 and 150°C. Initial corrosion rates were determined based on a combination of weight gain and weight loss measurements. Corrosion products observed were identified. These experiments support efforts by the Yucca Mountain Project (YMP) to evaluate possible metallic barrier materials for nuclear waste containers.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 212: Symposium P – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XIV , 1990 , 317
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1991

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