Unlike corrosion,embrittlement results in the degradation of nuclear power plant materials from the
A)buildup up iron oxide after prolonged exposure to water.
B)rapid expansion and contraction of super-heated and ice-cold water through most of the pipes.
C)use of highly corrosive saltwater throughout most of the water pipes.
D)bombardment of materials by neutrons produced by fission.

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Embrittlement is caused by the radiation damage to materials as a result of the bombardment of neutrons produced by nuclear fission. This can cause the materials to lose their ductility, becoming brittle, and prone to fracture. Corrosion, on the other hand, is a chemical process where materials are degraded by exposure to substances such as water, oxygen, or chemicals. Options A, B, and C describe different forms of corrosion.

Unlike Corrosion,embrittlement Results in the Degradation of Nuclear Power Plant