Research Article

Effect of Weld Properties on the Crush Strength of the PWR Spacer Grid

Table 1

Test condition of instrumented indentation.

Control typeDisplace-controlled test

Maximum indentation depth6 μm
Number of indentation6
Unloading rate50%
Test speed0.03 mm/min
EquipmentMicro AIS
Indenter typeSphere type indenter
Diameter of indenter0.05 mm