Overview of recent Russian materials and technologies R&D activities related to ITER and DEMO constructions

Abstract An overview is given of the activities and major achievements within recent R&D performed in Russia on materials and technologies for ITER and DEMO. In Russia, the basic materials manufacturing and technologies have been selected for ITER, for two reference DEMO breeding blanket concepts and for the related long term R&D. The review on the recent results of investigations on low activation materials (V–Ti–Cr alloys, Fe–12Cr–2W–V–Ta steel EK-181), beryllium and superconducting materials is presented. The fabrication of tubes, sheet and other forms from low activation materials is mentioned. The activity in beryllium materials both in the domestic studies and international cooperation is outlined. The progress in enhancement of the properties of superconducting materials for the ITER magnet system is presented, and the prospect of further developments in superconducting materials for DEMO magnet system is analyzed.