Which isotopic outcome explains increased material embrittlement in reactor vessels?

💡 Explanation

Neutron capture causes transmutation of iron isotopes, creating lattice defects, because the transformed nuclei disrupt the crystal structure therefore embrittling steel, rather than alpha decay or specific isotope enrichment in fuel.

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