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[2E10] R&D for Introducing Silicon Carbide Materials to Safety Improvement of BWR's Core
(5) Influence of Steam Flow Rate on Oxidation of SiC at High Temperatures
Keywords:SiC, Steam oxidation, Laser heating
In this study, oxidation of SiC under different flow rates of steam was investigated at 1400oC using laser heating. Results of the investigation indicated that the mass evolution of SiC underwent a mass gain with 0.1 g/min of steam flow rate. Whereas, the mass evolution experienced a mass loss with 3 g/min of steam. Based on the data of mass change under the investigated conditions, the parabolic and linear rate constants were calculated and reported.