Ch. Zhang et al., Microstructural changes in a low-activation Fe-Cr-Mn alloy irradiated with92 MeV Ar ions at 450 degrees C, J NUCL MAT, 283, 2000, pp. 259-262
In this work, a solution-annealed specimen of a low-activation Fe-Cr-Mn all
oy was irradiated with 92 MeV Ar ions at 450 degreesC to a dose of 1.7 x 10
(21) m(-2) which was expected to produce a peak displacement damage of 90 d
pa. After irradiation, damage microstructure was investigated from the cros
s-sectional specimens using a transmission electron microscope. High number
density cavities were observed in the peak dose region. Size of cavities w
as the largest at the peak displacement damage. Formation of alpha -phase w
as found at a grain boundary in the peak dose region. Well-dispersed carbid
e particles was found in the matrix. The carbide/matrix interfaces supplied
favorable site for growth of large cavities, whereas only small cavities w
ere found inside the particles. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. Ail rights r
eserved.