Research progress on the development, microstructure and properties of Mo–Re alloys for space nuclear reactors

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Název: Research progress on the development, microstructure and properties of Mo–Re alloys for space nuclear reactors
Autoři: Wenjun Gao, Jingyi Tuo, Yujun Pan, Xuefei Huang, Hui Wang
Zdroj: Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Vol 37, Iss, Pp 4532-4541 (2025)
Informace o vydavateli: Elsevier BV, 2025.
Rok vydání: 2025
Témata: Mining engineering. Metallurgy, Reactor materials, Space nuclear reactors, TN1-997, Preparation technologies, Key performances, Mo–Re alloys
Popis: With the gradual deepening of space exploration, the requirements for deep space energy and power propulsion systems have become increasingly stringent. Due to its extremely high energy density, strong environmental adaptability, integration of propulsion and power, as well as high reliability, the space nuclear reactor has emerged as a critical component for deep space exploration missions. Mo–Re alloys demonstrate remarkable irradiation damage resistance, excellent high-temperature performance, and good compatibility with nuclear fuel, becoming important promising candidate materials for cladding and core structural components in space nuclear reactors. This review summarizes the recent domestic and international research progress on Mo–Re alloys though comprehensive analysis of three key aspects: preparation methodologies, mechanical properties, and irradiation resistance. Then the existing challenges associated with Mo–Re alloys are also presented, aiming to provide a reference for the design and research of Mo–Re alloys for space nuclear reactors.
Druh dokumentu: Article
Jazyk: English
ISSN: 2238-7854
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.07.072
Přístupová URL adresa: https://doaj.org/article/8e7f3a27a7884f8cac6823fc6f5bac0c
Rights: CC BY NC
Přístupové číslo: edsair.doi.dedup.....05111cf83b403db34baf140aa9320ea4
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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Abstrakt:With the gradual deepening of space exploration, the requirements for deep space energy and power propulsion systems have become increasingly stringent. Due to its extremely high energy density, strong environmental adaptability, integration of propulsion and power, as well as high reliability, the space nuclear reactor has emerged as a critical component for deep space exploration missions. Mo–Re alloys demonstrate remarkable irradiation damage resistance, excellent high-temperature performance, and good compatibility with nuclear fuel, becoming important promising candidate materials for cladding and core structural components in space nuclear reactors. This review summarizes the recent domestic and international research progress on Mo–Re alloys though comprehensive analysis of three key aspects: preparation methodologies, mechanical properties, and irradiation resistance. Then the existing challenges associated with Mo–Re alloys are also presented, aiming to provide a reference for the design and research of Mo–Re alloys for space nuclear reactors.
ISSN:22387854
DOI:10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.07.072