NE 509
Nuclear Materials
Section: 601

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.

DE Fee

Engineering Online GRAD

DE Program

MS E

FALL 2019

Instructors

Classes Start:
August 21, 2019
Classes End:
December 6, 2019
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
Internet
Restrictions:
Enrollment for this course is through the Engineering Online Registration System. Go to http://go.ncsu.edu/eol_registration