Abstract:
Transmutation reactions are the unique way to get a large concentration of Silicon atoms in Aluminum lattice, and just in substitutional positions. Appearing Silicon atoms in Aluminum lattice instead of Aluminum atoms leads to arising of mechanical stresses. This factor is the keystone of the model, which allows to explain the
main peculiarities of Si precipitate creation in Aluminum irradiated by thermal neutrons. First, we shall describe the qualitative peculiarities of the model. Then we shall perform some quantitative estimates. At last the model will be discussed and compared with experimental data.
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