Release and diffusion rate of helium in neutron-irradiated SiC

Yudi Pramono, Kazunari Sasaki, Toyohiko Yano

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Abstract

Helium release measurements and diffusion coefficient calculations of helium in a neutron-irradiated α-SiC have been carried out in the temperature range of 750 1,260°C. The powder was obtained from SiC ceramics containing B4C, of which 10B concentration was 4.2×1016atom/mg. Neutron irradiation was conducted up to a fluence of 2.8×1024n/m2 (E>0.1 MeV) -300°C. The diffusion coefficients were calculated for the temperature region of 750-1,060°C with time range of 0-10 min. The diffusion coefficient of helium for SiC containing B4C was D (cm2/s)=1.38×1010exp[—0.91±0.07 (eV/atom)/kT]. Dissociative and interstitial diffusion mechanisms were supposed. Diffusion coefficients were reduced above -1,160°C probably due to accelerated migration of vacancies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)751-755
Number of pages5
Journaljournal of nuclear science and technology
Volume41
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2004

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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