Dependence of Evolving Cavity Distribution Functions on the Growth Kinetics

摘要

The growth of cavities within nuclear reactor structural materials and nuclear fuel, during irradiation, gives rise to the swelling of structural components and fuel pins, with consequences for reactor performance. In this study we describe how experimental observations of evolving cavity distribution functions, coupled to simple analyses, could lead to information about the cavity growth kinetics. (Atomindex citation 10:423233)