Physical Properties:

Material is chosen for several applications in a reactor facility based on its chemical and physical properties. This lesson discusses the physical properties of material. Appendix A holds a discussion on the compatibility of tritium along with several materials.

DEFINE the subsequent terms:

a. Strength

b . Ultimatetensile strength

c. Yield strength

d . Ductility

e. Malleability

f.  Toughness

g. Hardness

 IDENTIFY how slip affects the strength of a metal.

 DESCRIBE the effects on ductility caused through:

a. Temperature changes

b. Irradiation

c. Cold work in g

IDENTIFY the reactor plant application for that high ductility is desirable.