Characterization And Testing Of Materials For Nuclear Reactors Proceedings Of A Technical Meeting Held In Vienna May 29u2013june 2 2006 International Atomic Energy Agency by International Atomic Energy Agency 9789201030078, 920103007X instant download after payment.

This publication is concerned with the characterization of materials for industries in general and the nuclear energy sector in particular. The main focus is on research reactor based techniques, with some discussion of other related methods, such as positron annihilation. Demand for energy is rising with the increase in industrial development worldwide. Nuclear fission and fusion are seen as important future energy sources. Development of innovative reactor designs with high efficiency for fuel burnup is one of the challenges for fission. Materials resistant to high doses of radiation pose a major challenge for fusion. In both cases, the development of well characterized, high quality materials is essential for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of engineering components.