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The stringent demands for safety, reliability, and durability that are intrinsic to the nuclear industry have motivated the choice of specific metallic materials. In this context, the current article details the main metallic materials used in the construction of pressurized water reactors (PWRs), including their development and recent technological advancements. After presenting the general material requirements for nuclear reactor structural materials, the technical solutions developed to meet the specific needs of the PWR fleet, by considering various components of the primary and secondary circuits, are discussed. Emerging manufacturing processes for these components are also addressed.
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Rémi COPPARD : Metallurgical Engineer - Framatome, France
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Nicolas HERVE : Metallurgical Engineer - Framatome, France
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Laurent de BAGLION de la DUFFERIE : Metallurgical engineer, fatigue expert - Framatome, France
INTRODUCTION
The development of new techniques and technologies depends to a large extent on the ability of the materials used to perform satisfactorily, both during fabrication and in service. This is particularly true in the nuclear power industry, given the very high standards of safety, security, reliability, and durability that are required.
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PWR | nickel base alloys | stainless steels | alloy steels
Nuclear Reactors. Metallic Materials for Pressurized Water Reactor Components
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