Radiation Embrittlement of Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels: An International Review

STP 909 has sixteen peer-reviewed papers divided into four sections that reflect changes in the nuclear power industry occurring since 1981, including escalating capital requirements and a growing worldwide dependence on nuclear power for electricity production. The four sections of this book are:

• Overview of National Programs
• Surveillance and Other Radiation Embrittlement Studies
• Pressure Vessel Integrity and Regulatory Considerations
• and Mechanisms of Irradiation Embrittlement.