Charpy impact properties of EUROFER97-3 after neutron irradiation at 330 °C and 540 °C to damage doses of 21–23 dpa

Key Points

• Charpy impact properties decrease after neutron irradiation, showing significant changes.
• At 330 °C and 540 °C, the damage doses ranged from 21 to 23 dpa, affecting material toughness.
• Analysis of EUROFER97-3 under neutron irradiation provides insights into material behavior in nuclear environments.
• Results suggest potential implications for the use of EUROFER97-3 in future nuclear applications.