Material Selection | Applications |
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Superalloy | Reactor components, fuel cladding, heat exchangers, control rods |
Titanium | Heat exchangers, reactor shielding, corrosion-resistant components, piping systems |
Aluminum | Reactor cooling systems, structural components, heat exchangers, fuel storage systems |
Copper | Electrical conductors, instrumentation, connectors, heat exchangers |
Brass | Valve components, fittings, bushings, pressure regulators |
Bronze | Bearings, valve components, high-temperature seals, reactor components |
Carbon Steel | Reactor pressure vessels, piping systems, structural supports, shielding |
Stainless Steel | Reactor components, steam generators, piping, fuel assemblies |
Plastic | Insulation materials, seals, gaskets, non-structural components |
Ceramic | Insulating materials, fuel cladding, high-temperature seals, reactor core components |