NE 509
Nuclear Materials
Section: 001

Course Description

Introduces students to properties and selection of materials for nuclear steam supply systems and to radiation effects on materials. Implications of radiation damage to reactor materials and materials problems in nuclear engineering are discussed. Topics include an overview of nuclear steam supply systems, crystal structure and defects, dislocation theory, mechanical properties, radiation damage, hardening and embrittlement due to radiation exposure and problems concerned with fission and fusion materials. Students cannot receive credit for both 409 and 509.

Fall 2024

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Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
00327 111 Lampe Drive
Class Days:
W F
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MSE 201

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