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Irradiation induced creep of graphite

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The status of graphite irradiation induced creep strain prediction is reviewed and major creep models are described. The ability of the models to quantitatively predict the irradiation induced creep strain of graphite is reported. Potential mechanisms of in-crystal creep are reviewed as are mechanisms of pore generation under stress. The case for further experimental work is made and the need for improved creep models across multi-scales is highlighted.

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    T. D. Burchell

  2. Department of Nuclear Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

    K. L. Murty & J. Eapen

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Burchell, T.D., Murty, K.L. & Eapen, J. Irradiation induced creep of graphite. JOM 62, 93–99 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-010-0145-0

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