Peripheral Target Tube Rabbit:

• Seven rabbits irradiated inside a fixed tube inserted into the flux trap of HFIR
• Irradiation temperature determined by evaluation of SIC temperature monitor using electrical resistivity, density or dimensional change upon post irradiation annealing.

Present, Approved Designs (see figures below):

• SS-1, SS-J, SS-3 Tensile
• Ceramic bend bar (0.25" x 0.25" x 2")
• 6mm diameter thermal diffusivity samples
• 1/3 Charpy V-notch specimens

Fluence and temperature: (click on images to enlarge)

• 10²⁵-20²⁶
• ~300-1200°C

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SS-1 Mini Tensile

SS-3 Mini Tensile

Ceramic Bend Bar
(0.25" x 0.25" x 2")

6mm Dia. Thermal
Diffusivity Singles