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Title: Identification, classification and characterisation of hydrides in Zr alloys
Hydride precipitation in zirconium alloys leads to embrittlement, making it essential to understand their prevalence and stability in the microstructure. Dictionary indexing of Kikuchi patterns, along with orientation relationship analysis and x-ray diffraction, confirmed the presence of both delta and gamma hydride phases in Zircaloy-4. Both phases were found to be stable in recrystallised zirconium, with the gamma phase exhibiting a distinct orientation relationship with the matrix. Delta hydride morphology and orientation were influenced by local stresses, resulting in a change in orientation during precipitation. By analysing the orientation relationships, the evolution of hydride phases could be visualised, providing insights into the room temperature stability of both delta and gamma hydrides.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2203378
PAR ID:
10529573
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Elsevier
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Scripta Materialia
Volume:
238
Issue:
C
ISSN:
1359-6462
Page Range / eLocation ID:
115768
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
Dictionary Indexing Zirconium Hydrides Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) Orientation relationship Electron backscattering patterns (EBSP)
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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