Properties Considered When Selecting Materials:

There are many different categories of materials used in the construction of a nuclear facility. At one constructed, these materials are subjected to environments and operating conditions which might lead to material problems.  This lesson discusses considerations for chosen and application of plant materials.

DEFINE the following terms:

a. Machinability

b. Formability

c. Stability

d. Fabricability

IDENTIFIES the importance of a material property and its application in a reactor plant.