Mechanical properties of depleted uranium-2 w/o molybdenum alloy [electronic resource]
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| Language: | English |
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Columbus, Ohio : Oak Ridge, Tenn. :
Battelle Memorial Institute ; distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Department of Energy,
1979.
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| Abstract: | The primary objective of this program is to develop data and techniques for determining the dynamic impact response of radioactive-material shipping-container systems for environmental control and safety overview and assessment. One phase of this program is the dynamic testing of 1/8-, 1/4-, and 1/2-scale models of uranium-shielded truck casks. These linearly scaled models are fabricated from the same materials typically used in full-size prototype casks. In order to analytically evaluate the results of dynamic tests, it is necessary to know the mechanical properties of the materials of construction. Since the properties of cast uranium--molybdenum alloys vary significantly with casting and heat-treating techniques, it is necessary to fully characterize the mechanical properties of the uranium used in the model tests. This report presents the results of these studies. The uranium alloy exhibited a tensile strength equal to or greater than that reported by others. As indicated by the percentage of elongation and reduction in area, the ductility was lower. Comparative data for the other mechanical properties measured were not found in the literature. |
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| Item Description: | Published through SciTech Connect. 07/16/1979. "bmi-2032" Burian, R.J.; Deel, O.L. |