Zirconium Alloy Coatings

Advances in Research and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-981-965027-9
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 156 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 446 g

This book delves into the realm of zirconium alloy coatings, exploring their innovations in research methodologies, and pivotal findings, covering the multidisciplinary field of materials science and surface engineering. This book offers a detailed analysis of the development, properties, and application prospects of zirconium alloy coatings. Readers will find compelling insights into cutting-edge research methods, innovative findings, and emerging trends in the field. The book elucidates the fundamental principles governing zirconium alloy coatings, highlighting their role in corrosion resistance, high-temperature oxidation resistance, and industrial applications. Notably, it presents a rich array of illustrative figures and tables, enhancing comprehension and facilitating a deeper understanding of the subject matter. This book caters to a wide spectrum of readers, including researchers, engineers, and practitioners in materials science, surface engineering, and metallurgy. It serves as a valuable reference for academia, providing a comprehensive understanding of zirconium alloy coatings and their practical implications across various industries, from aerospace to marine applications.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cao, Guoqin

Hu, Junhua

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Oberflächenbeschichtung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Werkstoffprüfung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- A new review of requirements for nuclear reactor cladding materials in extreme environments.- General research progress of diversified material systems for zirconium alloy coatings.- Conventional preparation methods, advantages and bottlenecks of various types of coatings.- Self-reinforcing behavior of zirconium silicon coatings in subcritical water environment.- Self-reinforcing behavior of zircon silicon coatings under irradiation.- The "irradiation-corrosion" correlation mechanism of zirconia coating.- Competitive phase selection and interfacial barrier effect of zircon silicon multilayer films.- Formulation standard and performance analysis of zirconium-silicon amorphous oxide coatings.- Design techniques and protective properties of zirconium-silicon based multi-principal element oxide coatings.

Über Autor(innen)

Junhua Hu, Professor, is Director of the Professor Committee of the School of Materials and Deputy Director of the special Committee of China Energy Society. In 2023, he was selected as one of the top 2% of scientists in the world (by Stanford University). He presided over 3 National Natural Science Foundation projects, 1 national nuclear power major special task, and 1 national key research and development sub-project. He has published 226 SCI papers and 32 cover/hot/highly cited papers. He won the second prize of Science and Technology Progress of Henan Province and the first prize of Science and Technology Progress of National Defense of Henan Province. His main achievements are: (1) The quaternary phase diagram of zirconium rich corner for China's third-generation nuclear zirconium alloy was constructed and improved, and the "AP1000 nuclear grade zirconium material manufacturing technology" was completed in collaboration with the State Nuclear zirconium Industry Share.  

Guoqin Cao, Associate Professor, has engaged in metal materials related research, integrated physical coating, and other chemical surface engineering methods, in the metal surface functionalization and the application of the service environment to do systematic research. He presided over and participated in a number of projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation, the National Key Research and Development sub-project, the key research and development sub-project of Henan Province, the key project of Henan Provincial Department of Education, and the science and technology research project of Henan Province. He has published more than 40 SCI papers, H factor 19, cited 823 times. He won the second prize of science and Technology Progress of Henan Province and the first prize of National Defense science and technology progress; he was appointed as Young Editorial Board Member of Rare Metals and Guest Editor of Materials (SCI, IF:3.748) (2022-2024).