Open AccessDevelopment of a near-net-shape casting technology for the U-6Nb alloy. Part 1: Materials characterization, experiment design, and model construction
Author(s) -
Max R. Taylor,
J.A. Keeney,
M.W. Wendel,
Amy Demint
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/425301
Subject(s) - casting , near net shape , materials science , alloy , characterization (materials science) , carbide , metallurgy , mechanical engineering , engineering , nanotechnology
The Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12) is conducting highly coupled experimental and numerical studies to develop the technology needed to produce near-net-shape (NNS)-cast uranium-6 wt% niobium (U-6Nb) components which have a controlled carbon content. Current activities are focused on defining mechanical and metallurgical properties of cast material; experimental studies to define NNS casting, carbide particle flotation, and immersion-quench physics; and developing the numerical models needed to support the optimized design of NNS components. This paper summarizes the material characterization, experiment design, and model development activities