Aluminum alloys

in nuclear industry
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Introduction

 Rare and expensive a century ago,

aluminium has since been identified as
the most common metal on earth,
forming about eight percent of the
earth's crust.
It is the third most plentiful element
known to man. Only oxygen and silicon
(sand) exist in greater quantities.
 Atomic no -13
 White silver color.
Extraction of aluminium
The Aluminum Association Alloy
and Temper Designation System.
Temper designation system
 Nuclear materials

Mechanical strength Heat transfer properties

Ductility Thermal stability

Structural integrity Compatibility

Fabricability, machinability Availability

Corrosion resistance cost

 Special properties

Neutronic properties Chemical interaction

Induced radioactivity Particle interdiffusion

Irradiation Stability Ease of fuel reprocessing

Reactors use of aluminium alloys

 As a fuel element.
 As a cladding material.
 As a corrosion resistant material.