abstract |
A zirconium alloy nuclear reactor cylindrical cladding has an inner Zr substrate surface ( 10 ), an outer volume of protective material ( 22 ) consisting of Zr—Al, and an integrated middle volume ( 20 ) of zirconium oxide, zirconium and protective material, where the protective material is applied by impaction at a velocity greater than 340 meters/second to provide the integrated middle volume ( 20 ) resulting in structural integrity for the cladding. |