Efecto de la radiación en el envejecimiento de los materiales de cables coaxiales utilizados en el sistema de instrumentación neutrónica del reactor RP-10 (original) (raw)

In this work we show the study of aging of the materials applied on neutron instrumentation system, by performing comparative morphological analysis of the plastics used as insulation, in a new and irradiated coaxial cable in its working position, close to the core of the Nuclear Reactor RP-10, for a time approximately of one year. Macroscopic analysis of the exterior surfaces fractography was performed by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, also microscopic cross sections were analyzed, showing that higher doses of radiation induce vitrification of the plastics, with internal bubbles that grow, producing internal stress, fracture and reducing their insulator properties of the matrix, these important results serve to decision making, about repair or replacement of the components affected by ageing caused by the neutron induced radiation. 1. Introduccion

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