Effect of Sputtering Voltage on the Microstructure, Hardness, and Corrosion Resistance of Ni-Cr Coatings on Zirconium for Accident-Tolerant Fuel Applications
Zirconium alloys are commonly employed as fuel cladding materials in pressurized water reactors; nevertheless, their low corrosion and oxidation resistance under harsh operating circumstances remain a significant barrier for accident-tolerant fuel applications. This work investigates how sputtering voltage affects the...