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Magnetic and transport properties of the pseudobrookite Al$$_{1-x}$$Ti$$_{2+x}$$O$$_{5}$$ single crystals

Takahama, Ryusei*; Arizono, Mitsutoshi*; Indo, Daigo*; Yoshinaga, Taisei*; Terakura, Chieko*; Takeshita, Nao*; Shirasaki, Takumi*; Noda, Masaaki*; Kuwahara, Hideki*; Kajimoto, Ryoichi; et al.

JPS Conference Proceedings (Internet), 38, p.011114_1 - 011114_6, 2023/05

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Structural, magnetic, transport, and thermoelectric properties of the pseudobrookite AlTi$$_{2}$$O$$_{5}$$-Ti$$_{3}$$O$$_{5}$$ system

Takahama, Ryusei*; Ishii, Toi*; Indo, Daigo*; Arizono, Mitsutoshi*; Terakura, Chieko*; Tokura, Yoshinori*; Takeshita, Nao*; Noda, Masaaki*; Kuwahara, Hideki*; Saiki, Takuo*; et al.

Physical Review Materials (Internet), 4(7), p.074401_1 - 074401_11, 2020/07

 Times Cited Count:6 Percentile:40.97(Materials Science, Multidisciplinary)

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High temperature reaction tests between high-Cr ODS ferritic steels and U-Zr metallic fuel

Otsuka, Satoshi; Kaito, Takeji; Ukai, Shigeharu*; Inoue, Masaki; Okuda, Takanari*; Kimura, Akihiko*

Journal of Nuclear Materials, 441(1-3), p.286 - 292, 2013/10

 Times Cited Count:4 Percentile:32.63(Materials Science, Multidisciplinary)

The Al addition to ODS ferritic steels considerably improves the compatibility between U-Zr fuel and the ODS steels. The threshold temperature for reaction layer formation is roughly 50K higher in the Al-containing ODS ferritic steels than in those same steels without Al addition. The activity calculation results obtained using general thermodynamic data indicate the possibility that stabilization of the intact alpha-Zr layer by Al addition is the main mechanism for the compatibility improvement by Al addition.

Journal Articles

Corrosion resistance of Al-alloying high Cr-ODS steels in stagnant lead-bismuth

Takaya, Shigeru; Furukawa, Tomohiro; Inoue, Masaki; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*; Onuki, Somei*; Kimura, Akihiko*

Journal of Nuclear Materials, 398(1-3), p.132 - 138, 2010/03

 Times Cited Count:53 Percentile:95.94(Materials Science, Multidisciplinary)

Oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) ferritic steels with excellent high-temperature strength are the candidates for fuel cladding tubes. But, the compatibility with lead bismuth eutectic (LBE) is one of the key issues in accelerator driven system and LBE cooled fast reactors. Addition of Al and increase in Cr may have beneficial influence on the compatibility. Addition of Al, however, causes a decrease in high-temperature strength. A significantly higher Cr concentration results in aging embrittlement. Therefore, we need to find their optimal amount to balance corrosion resistance with high-temperature strength. In this study, the cross sections of the samples after 3,000 h of exposure to LBE with 10$$^{-8}$$ wt% oxygen at 650 $$^{circ}$$C are examined in detail using scanning electron microscope and Auger electron spectroscopy. The observation shows that very thin Al oxide layer is formed continuously between multiple oxide layer/internal oxide zone and matrix, and that such Al oxide layer suppresses further growth of multiple oxide layer/internal oxide zone. The average oxide layer thickness shows a tendency to get thinner by increasing in Al content from about 2 to 4 wt%, although significant dependency on Cr content is not recognized. Furthermore, the additional corrosion test for 5,000 h is conducted. These materials show good corrosion resistance even after 5,000 h of exposure to LBE containing 10$$^{-6}$$ wt% at 650 $$^{circ}$$C. Addition of 3.5 wt% Al is very effective in improving corrosion resistance.

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Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 4; Mechanical properties at elevated temperatures

Furukawa, Tomohiro; Otsuka, Satoshi; Inoue, Masaki; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*; Onuki, Somei*; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*; Kimura, Akihiko*

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9221_1 - 9221_7, 2009/05

As fuel cladding material for lead bismuth-cooled fast reactors and supercritical pressurized water-cooled fast reactors, our research group has been developing highly corrosion-resistant oxide dispersion strengthened ferritic steels with superior high-temperature strength. In this study, the mechanical properties of super ODS steel candidates at elevated temperature have been evaluated. Tensile tests, creep tests and low cycle fatigue tests were carried out for a total of 21 types of super ODS steel candidates which have a basic chemical composition of Fe-16Cr-4Al-0.1Ti-0.35Y$$_{2}$$O$$_{3}$$, with small variations. The testing temperatures were 700$$^{circ}$$C (for tensile, creep and low cycle fatigue tests) and 450$$^{circ}$$C (for tensile test). The major alloying parameters of the candidate materials were the compositions of Cr, Al, W and the minor elements such as Hf, Zr and Ce etc. The addition of the minor elements is considered effective in the control of the formation of the YAl complex oxides, which improves high-temperature strength. The addition of Al was very effective for the improvement of corrosion resistance. However, the addition also caused a reduction in high-temperature tensile strength. Among the efforts aimed at increasing high-temperature strength, such as the low-temperature hot-extrusion process, solution strengthening by W and the addition of minor elements, a remarkable improvement of strength was observed in ODS steel with a basic chemical composition of 2W-0.6Hf steel (SOC-14) or 2W-0.6Zr steel (SOC-16). The same behavior was also observed in creep tests, and the creep rupture times of SOC-14 and SOC-16 at 700$$^{circ}$$C - 100MPa were greater than 10,000 h. The strength was similar to that of no-Al ODS steels. No detrimental effect by the additional elements on low-cycle fatigue strength was observed in this study. These results showed that the addition of Hf/Zr to ODS-Al steels was effective in improving high-temperature strength.

Journal Articles

Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 1; Introduction and alloy design

Kimura, Akihiko*; Kasada, Ryuta*; Iwata, Noriyuki*; Kishimoto, Hirotatsu*; Zhang, C. H.*; Isselin, J.*; Dou, P.*; Lee, J. H.*; Muthukumar, N.*; Okuda, Takanari*; et al.

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9220_1 - 9220_8, 2009/05

Cladding material development is essential for realization of highly efficient high burn-up operation of next generation nuclear systems, where high performance is required for the materials, that is, high strength at elevated temperature, high resistance to corrosion and high resistance to irradiation. Oxide dispersion strengthening (ODS) ferritic steels are considered to be most adequate for the cladding material because of their high strength at elevated temperature. In this work, "Super ODS steel" that has better corrosion resistance than 9Cr-ODS steel, has been developed for application to cladding of a variety of next generation nuclear systems. In the following ten papers, the recent experimental results of "Super ODS steel" R&D will be presented, indicating that many unexpected preferable features were found in the mechanical properties of nano-sized oxide dispersion high-Cr ODS ferritic steel. A series of paper begins with alloy design of "Super ODS steel". Corrosion issue requires Cr concentration more than 14wt.%, but aging embrittlement issue requires less than 16wt.%. An addition of 4wt.%Al is effective to improve corrosion resistance of 16wt.%Cr-ODS steel in supercritical water (SCW) and lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE), while it is detrimental to high-temperature strength. Additions of 2wt.%W and 0.1wt.%Ti are necessary to keep high strength at elevated temperatures. An addition of small amount of Zr or Hf results in a significant increase in creep strength at 700 $$^{circ}$$C in Al added ODS steels. Tube manufacturing was successfully done for the super ODS steel candidates. "Super ODS steel" is promising for the fuel cladding material of next generation nuclear systems, and the R&D is now ready to proceed to the next stage of empirical verification.

Journal Articles

Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 2; Effect of minor alloying elements

Onuki, Somei*; Hashimoto, Naoyuki*; Ukai, Shigeharu*; Kimura, Akihiko*; Inoue, Masaki; Kaito, Takeji; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9306_1 - 9306_5, 2009/05

For development of advanced ferritic ODS steels including high concentration of Cr and Al, the effect of minor alloying elements on fine dispersion of oxide particle was investigated. Microstructural analysis for Fe-16Cr-4Al-mY$$_{2}$$O$$_{3}$$-nZr or mHf due to TEM indicated that 0.3Zr or 0.6Hf are the optimum concentration. The mechanism of nano-sized oxide formation was also discussed.

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Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 3; Development of high performance attrition type ball mill

Okuda, Takanari*; Fujiwara, Masayuki*; Nakai, Tatsuyoshi*; Shibata, Kenichi*; Kimura, Akihiko*; Inoue, Masaki; Ukai, Shigeharu*; Onuki, Somei*; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*; Abe, Fujio*

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9229_1 - 9229_4, 2009/05

Oxygen content in ODS ferritic steel is the most important element to determine the mechanical properties. The oxygen contamination from the air is perfectly prevented by using new designed ball mill and the subsequent process control. Zr, Hf and Ti added ODS steels with three oxygen levels for the evaluation tests are fabricated.

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Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 6; Corrosion behavior in SCPW

Lee, J. H.*; Kimura, Akihiko*; Kasada, Ryuta*; Iwata, Noriyuki*; Kishimoto, Hirotatsu*; Zhang, C. H.*; Isselin, J.*; Dou, P.*; Muthukumar, N.*; Okuda, Takanari*; et al.

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9223_1 - 9223_6, 2009/05

Corrosion is a critical issue for cladding materials, especially, in sever corrosion environment as supercritical pressurized water (SCPW). In this work, the effects of alloy elements on the corrosion behavior in SCPW were investigated for a series of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) steels to design alloy compositions for corrosion resistant super ODS ferritic steels. Corrosion tests were carried out for the ODS steels with different concentrations of Cr and Al in SCPW at 773 K at 25 MPa with 8 ppm of dissolved oxygen. The corrosion rate of SUS430, which contained 16wt.%Cr, was much higher than 16Cr-ODS steel. This suggests that nano-sized oxide particles dispersion and very fine grains play an important role in suppression of the corrosion. The corrosion of the ODS steel was reduced by an addition of Al in 16wt.%Cr-ODS steel but not in 19Cr-ODS steel. FE-EPMA chemical analysis clearly indicated that the surface of the Al added ODS steels was covered by alumina which suppresses the corrosion in SCPW. It is considered that an adequate combination of the contents of Cr and Al is ranging (14-16)Cr and (3.5-4.5)Al.

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Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 5; Mechanical properties and microstructure

Kasada, Ryuta*; Lee, S. G.*; Lee, J. H.*; Omura, Takamasa*; Zhang, C. H.*; Dou, P.*; Isselin, J.*; Kimura, Akihiko*; Inoue, Masaki; Ukai, Shigeharu*; et al.

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9072_1 - 9072_5, 2009/05

The newly-developed Al-added ODS ferritic steels with an addition of Zr or Hf, socalled super ODS candidate steels, showed good notch-impact properties in the as-received condition with keeping the excellent creep strength.

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Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 7; Corrosion behavior and mechanism in LBE

Sano, Hiroyuki*; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*; Kimura, Akihiko*; Inoue, Masaki; Ukai, Shigeharu*; Onuki, Somei*; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9308_1 - 9308_5, 2009/05

Corrosion of structural materials is one of the serious problems when lead-bismuth eutectic alloy (LBE) is used as a coolant material in next generation nuclear systems. In this study, dissolution experiments of synthetic Fe-Cr-Al alloys and developed super ODS steel candidates into LBE under several partial pressures of oxygen were conducted. Dissolution behaviors of major components in such steels into LBE were investigated. Interfacial behavior between LBE and steels was also observed. In addition, partial potential diagrams of the Fe-Cr-Al-O system at several conditions were established as basic data. From the potential diagrams, the partial pressure range of oxygen was estimated for the stable protective oxide layer formation at the interface. At lower oxygen partial pressure than the pressure that is enough for the formation of the stable oxide layer, a rough oxide layer was formed at the interface in all samples, and the alloy elements dissolved into LBE through it. On the other hand, at the oxygen partial pressure to form stable oxide layer, a dense and very thin oxide layer was formed especially on the higher aluminum content steel, preventing the alloy dissolution into LBE. From the results, aluminum and chromium content in steel were very important for preventing the corrosion by LBE.

Journal Articles

Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 8; Ion irradiation effects at elevated temperatures

Kishimoto, Hirotatsu*; Kasada, Ryuta*; Kimura, Akihiko*; Inoue, Masaki; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*; Onuki, Somei*; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9219_1 - 9219_8, 2009/05

The Super ODS steels, having excellent high-temperature strength and highly corrosion resistant, are considered to increase the energy efficiency by higher temperature operation and extend the lifetime of next generation nuclear systems. High-temperature strength of the ODS steels strongly depends on the dispersion of oxide particles, therefore, the irradiation effect on the dispersed oxides is critical in the material development. In the present research, ion irradiation experiments were employed to investigate microstructural stability under the irradiation environment at elevated temperatures. Ion irradiation experiments were performed with 6.4 MeV Fe ions irradiated at 650 $$^{circ}$$C up to a nominal displacement damage of 60 dpa. Microstructural investigation was carried out using TEM and EDX. No significant change of grains and grain boundaries was observed by TEM investigation after the ion irradiation. Main oxide particles in the 16Cr-4Al-0.1Ti (SOC-1) ODS steel were (Y, Al) complex oxides. (Y, Ti) complex oxides were in 16Cr-0.1Ti (SOC-5) and 15.5Cr-2W-0.1Ti (SOCP-3). (Y, Zr) complex oxides were in 15.5Cr-4Al-0.6Zr (SOCP-1). No significant modification of these complex oxides was detected after the ion irradiation up to 60 dpa at 650 $$^{circ}$$C. The stable complex oxides are considered to keep highly microstructural stability of the Super ODS steels under the irradiation environments.

Journal Articles

Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 9; Damage structure evolution under electron-irradiation

Onuki, Somei*; Hashimoto, Naoyuki*; Ukai, Shigeharu*; Kimura, Akihiko*; Inoue, Masaki; Kaito, Takeji; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9307_1 - 9307_4, 2009/05

The aim of this study is to survey microstructural properties and irradiation response of advanced high Cr and Al ODS steels. The effects of minor element addition and heat-treatment are also investigated. In these steels, black dots-like dislocation loops were formed around oxide particles during electron irradiation, and then the behavior depended on the type of additional elements, but the irradiation resistance was confirmed generally. The irradiation response was not sensitive as the heat-treatment, but the minor element addition (Zr and Hf) showed an intensive suppressing the loop growth. The results suggest that a large number of oxides enhanced the mutual recombination of the irradiation-induced point defects, especially at their surface.

Journal Articles

Super ODS steels R&D for fuel cladding of next generation nuclear systems, 10; Cladding tube manufacturing and summary

Ukai, Shigeharu*; Onuki, Somei*; Hayashi, Shigenari*; Kaito, Takeji; Inoue, Masaki; Kimura, Akihiko*; Fujisawa, Toshiharu*; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*

Proceedings of 2009 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP '09) (CD-ROM), p.9232_1 - 9232_7, 2009/05

The super ODS cladding were manufactured into 8.5 mm outer diameter and 0.5 mm thickness by using pilger.mill rolling and intermediate heat treatment. The final heat treatment was successfully conducted at 1150 $$^{circ}$$C for 1h to make perfectly recrystallized structure. The manufactured cladding exhibits a secondary recrystallized grains with {110} $$<$$100$$>$$ Goss orientation. As a summary of super ODS steels R&D, the ODS steel, 16Cr-4Al-2W-0.1Ti added with small amount of Hf or Zr, is the prime candidate of "Super ODS steels" which has high strength at elevated temperatures, high resistance to corrosion for SCW and LBE, and high resistance to irradiation.

Journal Articles

Corrosion behavior of Al-alloying high Cr-ODS steels in lead-bismuth eutectic

Takaya, Shigeru; Furukawa, Tomohiro; Aoto, Kazumi; M$"u$ller, G.*; Weisenburger, A.*; Heinzel, A.*; Inoue, Masaki; Okuda, Takanari*; Abe, Fujio*; Onuki, Somei*; et al.

Journal of Nuclear Materials, 386-388, p.507 - 510, 2009/04

 Times Cited Count:52 Percentile:96.14(Materials Science, Multidisciplinary)

The corrosion resistance of ODS steels with 0$$sim$$3.5 wt% Al and 13.7$$sim$$17.3 wt% Cr and of a 12Cr steel were examined. The experiments were conducted at 550 and 650 $$^{circ}$$C up to 3,000 h in stagnant LBE containing 10$$^{-6}$$ and 10$$^{-8} $$wt% oxygen for the ODS steels and at 550 $$^{circ}$$C up to 5,000 h in stagnant LBE containing 10$$^{-8}$$ wt% oxygen for the 12Cr steel, respectively. Protective Al oxide scales were formed on the surfaces of ODS steels with about 3.5 wt% Al and 13.7$$sim$$17.3 wt% Cr. The addition of Al is very effective to improve the corrosion resistance of ODS steels. The ODS steel with 16 wt% Cr and no Al does not show any corrosion resistance except for the specimen exposed to LBE with 10$$^{-6}$$ wt% oxygen at 650 $$^{circ}$$C. It is not expected to improve the corrosion resistance by increasing solely Cr content.

JAEA Reports

Shroud tube trial production examination for "Monju" control rod

Ikarimoto, Iwao*; Kato, Jungo*; Okuda, Takanari*; Mizoguchi, Mitsuru*

JNC TJ4440 2001-004, 53 Pages, 2002/03

JNC-TJ4440-2001-004.pdf:2.67MB

no abstracts in English

JAEA Reports

Fabrication and evaluation of ODS ferritoc mother tubes for FBR fuel cladding tubes; Evaluation of the mechanical properties and recrystallization

Okuda, Takanari*; Harada, Makoto*; *

JNC TJ9400 99-009, 169 Pages, 1999/06

JNC-TJ9400-99-009.pdf:15.17MB

Micro-crystal direction analysis by electron back scattering pattern, oxide particle dispersion parameter analysis and the mechanical properties were evaluated, The main results were as follows: (1)Microstructure. Although the ferritic steels were equi-axed grains in the transverse direction of tube, the aspect ratio increased with Ti and Y$$_{2}$$O$$_{3}$$ content of the steel. The 20% cold worked tubes were high densities of dislocation. The martensitic steels were equi-axed grains both in transverse and longitudinal directions. M91 steel was a ferritic structure and low dislocation density. M92 steel was a full martensitic. (2)Tensile properties in the circumferential direction. The uniform elongation of ferritic steel was lowest at 400 $$^{circ}$$C. In the martensitic steels, M92 steel with high Ti content showed a high strength and good ductility. (3)Creep rupture strength. For the ferritic steels, the internal creep rupture strength at 700 $$^{circ}$$C because higher as Ti and Y$$_{2}$$O$$_{3}$$ content increased. The martensitic steels showed high creep rupture strength by controlling the addition of Ti and Y$$_{2}$$O$$_{3}$$. (4)Recrystallizaiton analysis of ferritic steels by EBSP. By the sequence of cold rolling and heat treatment, recrystallization became difficult. For a stable direction, ${hkl}$$$<$$110$$>$$ tends to form a strong texture. (5)Evaluation for distribution parameter of oxide particles. The threshold stress, which was calculated by the combination of the volume fraction of dispersoids and image analysis, exhibited reasonable results.

JAEA Reports

Development of fabrication technologies for ODS ferritic steel fuel cladding tubes

Fujiwara, Masayuki*; Harada, Makoto*; Okuda, Takanari*; Nakamura, Shigeharu*; Mizoguchi, Mitsuru*

PNC TJ9058 97-001, 110 Pages, 1995/10

PNC-TJ9058-97-001.pdf:14.69MB

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; Okuda, Takanari; ; ; Nomura, Shigeo; Shikakura, Sakae

Donen Giho, (75), p.59 - 63, 1990/09

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JAEA Reports

The tentative materials strength standard of advanced austenitic stainless steel (PNC1520) for FBR s core components

Okuda, Takanari*

PNC TN9410 90-051, 56 Pages, 1990/04

PNC-TN9410-90-051.pdf:0.59MB

This report summarizes all the tentative materials strength standard of advanced austenitic stainless steel (PNC1520) for FBR core components. It would be helpful for understanding the application limits, the data base and the preparation process for each item to refer the supporting document No.I to No.4.

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