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The effects of nuclear radiation on the mechanical properties of metals are many and complex. The resulting property changes are governed by a number of factors@ some of which have not been adequately studied. Such factors include total fast neutron exposure@ neutron energy spectrum@ instantaneous neutron flux@ slow neutron exposure@ temperature during and after irradiation@ stress@ environment@ lattice type@ alloying elements@ metallurgical structure and test parameters.