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Dec 22, 2024
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MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025
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MATL 121 - Nuclear Plant Materials
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 090 or qualifying score on accepted placement tests
Session Cycle: FW
This is an introductory course on materials for nuclear power plants. The major topics include the atomic structures, phase diagrams, types and classification of alloys, mechanical properties with emphasis on the brittle fracture, effect of environment on the degradation of properties and how to evaluate the safe working stresses. Plant material problems and selection of appropriate materials for various components will also be discussed. Laboratory experience will be gained in mechanical testing, microscopy, corrosion testing.
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