Historical record and final status report of K Reactor Zircaloy hydride problem

摘要

This document is intended to serve both as an historical record and final status report concerning the K Reactor hydriding problem which has been under study since its discovery in 1965. If neither of the K reactors are restarted, this will serve as an historical record which might be of some use to those using Zircaloy components in either the power reactor or chemical industries. (Its classification would limit such use.) If either of the K's are reactivated, hydriding will again become an active subject since its deleterious effects on the tubes will have a significant bearing on future reactor operations. No attempt will be made to review or report on all work done on this problem but a complete list of references is appended. It is assumed that copies, or microfilms, of these references will be available for some time to come.