During operation, nuclear fuel rods are immersed in the primary water, causing waterside
corrosion and consequent hydrogen ingress. In this review, the mechanisms of corrosion …

Zirconium-based alloys (Zr alloys) are key materials in the nuclear industry due to their
thermal stability, mechanical durability, and low thermal neutron cross section. However …

We investigate the electronic and thermodynamic properties of Zr and its oxides from first
principles to elucidate phase stability in the Zr-O system. Hexagonally close-packed Zr is …

A detailed characterization of nanostructured thin zirconium oxide films formed during
aqueous corrosion of a nuclear-grade zirconium alloy (Zircaloy-4) has been carried out by …

The desire to improve the corrosion resistance of Zr cladding material for high burn-up has
resulted in a general trend among fuel manufacturers to develop alloys with reduced levels …

Metal-oxide interfaces with poor coherency have specific properties comparing to bulk
materials and offer broad applications in heterogeneous catalysis, battery, and electronics …

A detailed study of alloying element distributions in the metal and oxygen rich regions of
corroded Zr alloys and of the phases formed ahead of the oxide front was conducted using …

Tailoring microstructure and microchemistry by altering elemental compositions and
thermomechanical treatment parameters enables superior corrosion performance in …

Porosity throughout the zirconium oxide films plays a crucial role in the corrosion behavior
and oxidation kinetics of Zr alloys, as it likely provides pathways for oxidizing and hydriding …

Waterside corrosion of zirconium alloy nuclear fuel cladding varies markedly from one alloy
to another. In addition, for a given alloy, the corrosion rate evolves during the corrosion …