This set of lectures is on "Introduction to Zirconium Alloys for Nuclear Applications" for the Superalloys & High Performance Materials course part 4. This part of the course was taught by Dr Christopher Daniel at The University of Manchester in 2021.<div><br><div>Video 1 will recall the history of zirconium alloy development and explain the reasons behind trends for increasing or decreasing certain alloying additions.</div><div><br></div><div>Video 2 will describe the fabrication process for zirconium cladding tubes, including a description of the pilgering process.</div><div><br></div><div>Video 3 will explain how changes to the processing and annealing of zirconium materials can affect their in-reactor performance.</div><div><br></div><div>The live lecture includes poll questions and discussion for the "Introduction to Zr Alloys for Nuclear Applications" topic and was recorded on Tuesday 23rd February 2021.<br></div></div>
Funding
LightForm: Embedding Materials Engineering in Manufacturing with Light Alloys
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council