THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF URANIUM-MOLYBDENUM ALLOYS

The tensile properties and hardness of uranium-molybdenum alloys in the composition range 0 to 14 wt.% molybdenum have been studied at room and elevated temperatures. At lower concentrations, the breakdown of the {gamma} solid solution to unstable microstructures leads to pronounced aging effects. Above 5.5 wt.% molybdenum the {gamma} solid solution is retained to room temperature and shows enhanced properties at temperatures up to 800 deg C. (auth)