Aluminium alloys

Aluminum alloysin nuclear industry

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Introduction

Rare and expensive a century ago, aluminium has since been identified as the most common metal on earth, forming about eight percent of the earth's crust. It is the third most plentiful element known to man. Only oxygen and silicon (sand) exist in greater quantities.

Atomic no -13 White silver color.

Extraction of aluminium

The Aluminum Association Alloyand Temper Designation System.

Temper designation system

Nuclear materials

Mechanical strength Heat transfer properties

Ductility Thermal stability

Structural integrity Compatibility

Fabricability, machinability Availability

Corrosion resistance cost

Special properties

Neutronic properties Chemical interaction

Induced radioactivity Particle interdiffusion

Irradiation Stability Ease of fuel reprocessing

Reactors use of aluminium alloys

As a fuel element. As a cladding material. As a corrosion resistant material.