Materials Ageing in Light-Water Reactors features an unparalleled amount of observational data on the aging and degradation of materials. This handbook compiles state-of-the-art knowledge on 20 different materials degradation mechanisms. It also includes expert recommendations and proprietary information previously only accessible to a limited number of people.
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