Pinghan Chen , Xiaochen Li , Chang Li , Mingjie Zheng , Wenyi Ding
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Abstract
Changes in the mechanical properties of materials after neutron irradiation are key parameters for evaluating the properties of fusion reactor materials. Based on space, testing time span, and cost, small sized specimens are required for neutron irradiation and post-test of fusion reactor materials. In this work, the tensile properties of the small- and standard-sized specimens of 9Cr RAFM steel at different cold-work levels were tested from room temperature to 550 °C. The effects of cold-work deformation and specimen size on the tensile properties of materials were systematically analyzed, and the test data on the tensile properties of SS-J and standard-sized specimens were obtained. The effects of specimen size and cold-work deformation on the tensile properties of RAFM steel were analyzed. These research results can provide an important reference for the analysis of test data after neutron irradiation.
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The journal accepts papers about experiments (both plasma and technology), theory, models, methods, and designs in areas relating to technology, engineering, and applied science aspects of magnetic and inertial fusion energy. Specific areas of interest include: MFE and IFE design studies for experiments and reactors; fusion nuclear technologies and materials, including blankets and shields; analysis of reactor plasmas; plasma heating, fuelling, and vacuum systems; drivers, targets, and special technologies for IFE, controls and diagnostics; fuel cycle analysis and tritium reprocessing and handling; operations and remote maintenance of reactors; safety, decommissioning, and waste management; economic and environmental analysis of components and systems.