NUCL 4680U – Nuclear Materials

Irradiation effects on material properties, including neutrons, charged particles and gamma radiation; activation products; selection of materials for nuclear applications; radiation induced damage in materials; neutronic, thermal and structural considerations; material properties of nuclear fuels and fuel cladding; pressure vessel and pressure tube material behaviour; moderator, coolant and steam generator material properties; materials suitable for reactivity control device and shielding; materials used for long term storage of radioactive waste and spent fuel; activation analysis of materials using a neutron source.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MANE 2220U and NUCL 2950U
Credit restriction(s): ENGR 4680U
Note(s): Elective for Nuclear Engineering or Radiation Science programs.