Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
H. Geng, B. Chen, J. Wan, J. Shen, K. Kondoh, J. S. Li
Summary: Many studies have shown that carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can significantly strengthen pure aluminum and this study investigates whether the same strengthening effect can be achieved in a high-strength aluminum alloy. The results showed that while both composites had the same tensile strength, CNTs had a stronger reinforcing effect in pure aluminum than in the aluminum alloy, suggesting the influence of the matrix on the strengthening behavior of CNTs in aluminum matrix composites.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hansung Lee, Ashutosh Sharma, Byungmin Ahn
Summary: This study investigates the influence of Si addition on the microstructure, compressive strength, and fracture mechanisms of FeCoNiAlSi high-entropy alloys (HEAs). The results show that the addition of Si changes the phase structure of the alloy and increases its Vickers hardness and compressive strength. The findings suggest that HEAs with different Si contents can be used for designing high-strength structural alloys for automotive applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vadla Suman, R. S. Maurya, M. Debata, D. Chaira
Summary: The present research focuses on the fabrication of nano-scale yttria dispersed pure W and its alloys using mechanical alloying and subsequent sintering. The addition of Si leads to a reduction in particle size, while the addition of Ni and Co prevents the formation of intermetallic compounds. After sintering, different intermetallic compounds and oxide phases are observed in different alloys.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hossein Ziaei, Farhad Saba, Qibing Liu, Genlian Fan, Zhanqiu Tan, Dingbang Xiong, Xiaohui Zhang, Baishan Liu, Zhiqiang Li
Summary: To solve the ductility-strength dilemma, the junction coincidence of intragranular reinforcement dispersion and in-situ reaction was used to increase the content of nano dispersoids in metal matrix composite for enhanced dispersion strengthening effect. The in-situ reaction between ex-situ CNTs, in-situ Al2O3, and the Al matrix was regulated to form a higher volume fraction of Al4O4C and Al4C3 nano dispersoids in Al grain interiors. The proliferation strategy of intragranular nano dispersoids greatly enhanced the dispersion strengthening and work hardening capability in ultrafine Al grains and resulted in a better combination of strength, Young's modulus, and ductility.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Solomon-Oshioke Agbedor, Hong Wu, Yaojia Ren, Jingbo Liu, Luxin Liang, Qingge Wang, Ian Baker
Summary: In this study, MPEAs with a combination of BCC and FCC phases were prepared using composition optimization, mechanical alloying, and powder sintering. The phase evolution and composition were investigated, and it was found that the addition of Ti could enhance the mechanical properties of the alloys.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. Sai Karthik, S. Ganesh, P. S. Ninawe, M. Battabyal, S. B. Chandrasekhar, R. Vijay
Summary: This study investigates the fabrication of austenitic oxide dispersion strengthened (AODS) steel using Ni-20Cr instead of commonly used Ni in second-stage ball milling. The mechanical alloying process was studied by measuring the yield and average size of milled powder. The AODS powder was subsequently consolidated using hot extrusion and solution annealed. The results showed improved powder yield and comparable strength levels to reported values.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
David Necas, Ivo Marek, Jan Pinc, Dalibor Vojtech, Jiri Kubasek
Summary: Zinc and its alloys are potential materials for biodegradable medical devices. This study investigated the effects of different mechanical alloying parameters on Zn-1Mg powder and the influence of preparation by mechanical alloying on Zn-6Mg and Zn-16Mg alloys. The sintered samples showed improved microstructures and mechanical properties, with the Zn-1Mg alloy exhibiting the best performance.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Emre Tekoglu, Alexander D. O'Brien, Jian Liu, Baoming Wang, Sina Kavak, Yong Zhang, So Yeon Kim, Shitong Wang, Duygu Agaogullari, Wen Chen, A. John Hart, Ju Li
Summary: In this study, a nickel superalloy metallic matrix composite (Ni-MMC) was additively manufactured using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). SiC nanowires (2 vol%) were decorated on the surface of Inconel 718 alloy particles, resulting in the in-situ formation of Nb- and Ti-based silicide and carbide nanoparticles during laser melting. The in-situ formed nanoparticles improved the solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of the AM Inconel 718. Heat treatment further enhanced the strength of the composite samples while maintaining good ductility.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sunil Kumar Rajulapati, S. D. Gaikwad, Vikram. V. Dabhade, Ujjwal Prakash
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using the powder forging route for the consolidation of oxide dispersion strengthened steel. The results show that the powder forging process eliminates the prior particle boundaries network and achieves near isotropic mechanical properties and homogeneous chemical composition.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenzeng Zhang, Cunguang Chen, Pei Li, Mengjie Yan, Qian Qin, Fang Yang, Wenwen Wang, Zhimeng Guo, Alex A. Volinsky
Summary: Powder metallurgy Cu-30Fe alloy was prepared using mechanical alloying, pressureless sintering, and rolling processes. The rolling process affected the alloy microstructure and physical properties. The Fe particles became elongated and changed shape, while the Cu grains became elongated and refined. The coordinated deformation of the Cu and Fe phases resulted in finer Cu grains near the Fe particles. After annealing, the cold-rolled Cu-30Fe alloy achieved a good combination of mechanical and functional properties.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuhei Nogami, Itsuki Ozawa, Daisuke Asami, Naoya Matsuta, Seiji Nakabayashi, Siegfried Baumgaertner, Philipp Lied, Kiyohiro Yabuuchi, Takeshi Miyazawa, Yuta Kikuchi, Marius Wirtz, Michael Rieth, Akira Hasegawa
Summary: The addition of tantalum to tungsten-tantalum alloys improves their mechanical properties, resistance against recrystallization, and resistance to high heat flux exposure. This makes them a promising material for fusion reactor applications.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin Zhang, Tiejun Li, Yuankui Cao, Tao Liao, Zhonghao Xie, Ao Fu, Jia Li, Qihong Fang, Zhen He, Bin Liu
Summary: A new ultra-strong NbTaTiV RHEA reinforced with 0.35 wt% Al2O3 was successfully designed and synthesized. The oxides dispersed and reacted with the RHEA at 1600 degrees C, leading to the formation of Ti-(O, N) particles and dissolved Al atoms. The dual-phase RHEA exhibited superior combination of strength and plasticity, attributed to the particle strengthening and solid solution strengthening.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bo-ren Ke, Yu-chen Sun, Yong Zhang, Wen-rui Wang, Wei-min Wang, Pei-yan Ma, Wei Ji, Zheng-yi Fu
Summary: This paper introduces the methods of synthesizing HEA powders and consolidating HEA bulk. It summarizes the phase transformation, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties of HEAs obtained by powder metallurgy. Additionally, HEA-related materials such as ceramic-HEA cermets and HEA-based composites fabricated by powder metallurgy are also discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINERALS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ahmad Farrahnoor, Hussain Zuhailawati
Summary: By varying the content of HA in titanium-niobium-hydroxyapatite composite, the bioactivity of the material can be adjusted, with the most significant impact observed at 15% HA content. The decomposition of HA was found to enhance bioactivity, and the formation of apatite on the surface of the composite accelerated this process.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Halit Subutay, Ilyas Savkliyildiz
Summary: 9 wt% Sn reinforced Mg alloys are produced by high energy ball milling and conventional sintering method. The effect of ball milling time on particle and grain morphology is examined. Platelet structure and solid solution mechanism are observed during the ball milling process. The highest density, hardness, and elastic modulus values are achieved with 8 hours of ball milling.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eiichi Wakai, Shigeru Takaya, Yoshinori Matsui, Yuji Nagae, Shoichi Kato, Tomoaki Suzudo, Masataka Yamaguchi, Kazumi Aoto, Shuhei Nogami, Akira Hasegawa, Hiroaki Abe, Koichi Sato, Taku Ishida, Shunsuke Makimura, Patrick G. Hurh, Kavin Ammigan, David J. Senor, Andrew M. Casella, Danny J. Edwards
Summary: This study focuses on the mechanical property changes and microstructural development induced by displacement damage and helium production in materials irradiated in heavy irradiation environments. It was found that helium atoms strongly influence the creep lifetime of irradiated austenitic stainless steel, and that the reduction ratio of creep rupture time does not decrease linearly with helium production. The research also discusses high radiation resistance materials for high-energy accelerator driven target systems.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Duerrschnabel, E. Gaisina, R. Gaisin, M. Walter, J. Aktaa, M. Rieth
Summary: This study provides a detailed nanoscale insight into the corrosion of EUROFER steel by Li-based ceramics using analytical electron microscopy (AEM) analyses. A bilayer corrosion zone was observed, with structurally disordered LiFeO2 and ferrite in the outer zone, and complex spinel-type oxides in the inner zone. Additionally, it was found that M23C6 precipitates in EUROFER steel were dissolved, while MX-type transition metal nitrides were not. Suggestions to minimize the corrosion issue were also provided.
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Gerald Pintsuk, Giaocomo Aiello, Sergei L. Dudarev, Michael Gorley, Jean Henry, Marianne Richou, Michael Rieth, D. Terentyev, Rafael Vila
Summary: The EUROfusion materials research program focuses on developing materials for in-vessel components of the DEMO fusion reactor, aligning with the European Fusion Roadmap. It includes characterization and qualification of baseline materials, advanced materials for risk mitigation, and functional materials. The program aims to provide qualified data to support the engineering design activities and generate necessary reports and handbooks.
FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Simon Bonk, Michael Duerrschnabel, Heiko Neuberger, Esther Simondon, Michael Rieth
Summary: Additive manufacturing of EUROFER97 components requires post-processing steps such as heat treatment to achieve a uniform martensitic microstructure similar to conventionally produced EUROFER97, including the formation of M23C6 and MX precipitates.
FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
D. Terentyev, M. Rieth, G. Pintsuk, J. Riesch, A. von Mueller, S. Antusch, K. Mergia, E. Gaganidze, H. -C. Schneider, M. Wirtz, S. Nogami, J. Coenen, J. H. You, A. Zinovev, W. Van Renterghem
Summary: This contribution presents the results of recent irradiation campaigns on advanced tungsten and copper-based materials, which are main candidates for use in plasma-facing components. The challenges of the irradiation programme include evaluating the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature of newly developed tungsten-based materials, investigating the performance of industrial pure tungsten grade under high temperature irradiation, and assessing the high temperature strength of CuCrZr-based alloys and composites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hanns Gietl, Takaaki Koyanagi, Xunxiang Hu, Makoto Fukuda, Akira Hasegawa, Yutai Katoh
Summary: This study provides experimental evidence of radiation-enhanced recrystallization in tungsten and undoped tungsten-rhenium alloys under fusion-relevant environments. It is found that potassium or lanthanum doping in tungsten alloys improves resistance to radiation-enhanced grain growth. The study also highlights the importance of considering radiation-enhanced recrystallization in the design and application of tungsten plasma-facing components in future nuclear fusion reactors.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Takeshi Miyazawa, Kento Matsui, Akira Hasegawa
Summary: This study investigates the effects of microstructural anisotropy and helium implantation on the tensile properties of powder metallurgy processed tungsten (PM-W) materials. The results show that microstructural anisotropy and crack formation occur at low temperatures, and helium implantation significantly affects crack propagation.
NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Takeshi Miyazawa, Haruka Saito, Yoshimitsu Hishinuma, Takuya Nagasaka, Takeo Muroga, Jingjie Shen, Yasuki Okuno, Hao Yu, Ryuta Kasada, Akira Hasegawa
Summary: The effect of Ta content on the Charpy impact properties of four V-Ta-4Cr-4Ti quaternary alloys was investigated. It was found that both the upper shelf energy and the ductile-brittle transition temperature increased with increasing Ta content. The addition of 3 wt.% Ta resulted in solid solution strengthening without any degradation of the Charpy impact properties. Further characterization of precipitates, thermal aging, and creep tests are needed to determine the optimum Ta content.
NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Aleksandr Zinovev, Dmitry Terentyev, Chih-Cheng Chang, Chao Yin, Alexander Bakaev, Michael Rieth, Philipp Lied, Jens Reiser, Carsten Bonnekoh
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of tungsten foils and bulk tungsten under neutron irradiation. The irradiated tungsten foils retain their ductility at room temperature and show no significant irradiation hardening or DBTT shift compared to bulk tungsten. The different effects of irradiation embrittlement may be attributed to the irradiation-assisted diffusion of copper solutes in the tungsten foils.
NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuhei Nogami, Itsuki Ozawa, Daisuke Asami, Naoya Matsuta, Seiji Nakabayashi, Siegfried Baumgaertner, Philipp Lied, Kiyohiro Yabuuchi, Takeshi Miyazawa, Yuta Kikuchi, Marius Wirtz, Michael Rieth, Akira Hasegawa
Summary: The addition of tantalum to tungsten-tantalum alloys improves their mechanical properties, resistance against recrystallization, and resistance to high heat flux exposure. This makes them a promising material for fusion reactor applications.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Klimenkov, M. Duerrschnabel, U. Jaentsch, P. Lied, M. Rieth, H. C. Schneider, D. Terentyev, W. Van Renterghem
Summary: Pure W material was neutron irradiated at temperatures ranging from 600°C to 1200°C, resulting in the formation of voids, dislocation loops, and W-Re-Os containing precipitates. The microstructure analysis revealed the detailed structure of these defects, including the size and distribution of voids, precipitates, and loops. Additionally, chemical and structural analysis showed that the defects were surrounded by a solid solution cloud enriched with Re and Os, and nanoscale chemical analysis identified differences in Re/Os segregation at and near the defects.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Takeshi Miyazawa, Yuta Kikuchi, Masami Ando, Ju-Hyeon Yu, Kiyohiro Yabuuchi, Takashi Nozawa, Hiroyasu Tanigawa, Shuhei Nogami, Akira Hasegawa
Summary: This study explores the effects of alloying elements (Re and Ta) on the microstructural evolution of recrystallized tungsten (W) under proton and self-ion irradiations. It is found that the addition of Re and Ta suppresses the formation of voids in W. The presence of Re inhibits the mobility of small dislocation loops and SIA clusters, while Ta inhibits the mobility of SIA clusters. In self-ion irradiation, solute Re suppresses the raft formation and void formation. The main reason for the irradiation hardening of W-3%Re is the presence of voids and dislocation loops.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Alexandru Onea, Wolfgang Hering, Sven Ulrich, Michael Rieth, Alfons Weisenburger, Jens Reiser, Stephan Lenk, Thomas Roebert, Steffen Vielhaber, Siegfried Baumgaertner, Rainer Ziegler, Robert Stieglitz
Summary: This paper describes the development of a 1000K sodium loop at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology for investigating the creep fatigue and corrosion/erosion of new materials in concentrating solar power plants. The construction of the high temperature loop is motivated by the lack of experimental data for steels in flowing sodium above -650°C. The study discusses the loop operation procedures, safety measures, and presents some experimental results and new materials proposed for the receiver.
SOLARPACES 2020 - 26TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER AND CHEMICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liuming Wei, Jingwen Li, Yonggang Li, Qirong Zheng, Fan Cheng, Chuanguo Zhang, Jingyu Li, Gaofeng Zhao, Zhi Zeng
Summary: This study investigates the influence of He-V complexes on H behaviors on different W surfaces using DFT calculations. The results show that H dissolution is most difficult but H trapping is easiest on the W (110) surface, while the opposite is true on the W (111) surface. Moreover, the presence of He-V complexes increases the difficulty of H diffusion from bulk to surface and desorption.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Meng, Song Zeng, Chen Chen, Chaowen Zhu, Huahai Shen, Xiaosong Zhou, Xiaochun Han
Summary: The characteristics of magnetron sputtered Cr coatings vary with different temperature, bias voltage, and pressure. Coatings with random orientation, good crystallinity, and small grain size exhibit favorable oxidation behavior, while coatings with strong (200) texture, poor crystallinity, and large grains have many intrinsic defects that are detrimental to the protection property of the Cr coatings.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinyuan Xu, Zefeng Yu, Wei-Ying Chen, Aiping Chen, Arthur Motta, Xing Wang
Summary: This study presents an automated approach for characterizing grain morphology in TEM images recorded during ion irradiation. By combining a machine learning model and a computer vision algorithm, comparable results to human analysis can be achieved with significantly reduced analysis time. Researchers can train their own models following the procedures described in this study to automate grain morphology analysis of their own TEM images.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shihao Wu, Dong Wang, Yapei Zhang, Koji Okamoto, Marco Pellegrini, Wenxi Tian, Suizheng Qiu, G. H. Su
Summary: The oxidation and degradation mechanisms of Cr coating on Zr alloy cladding under high temperature steam atmosphere are summarized, and a mathematical analysis model is established to predict the changes in coating thickness. The model is applied in the analysis of structure evolution under different conditions.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Diaz-Mena, J. de Prado, M. Roldan, I. Izaguirre, M. Sanchez, M. Rieth, A. Urena
Summary: The brazeability of a cupronickel alloy was evaluated as a filler alloy for high-temperature joining of tungsten to steel. The study investigated the brazing conditions and the impact of the selected filler on the joint quality using numerical software. The results showed different metallurgical interactions and diffusion phenomena between the filler alloy and the base materials at different temperatures. The study emphasized the importance of selecting a suitable filler to mitigate residual stresses in the joints.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Zhu, Yajie Zhao, Yan-Ru Lin, Jean Henry, Steven J. Zinkle
Summary: This study investigates the effect of heavy-ion irradiation on radiation hardening in high-purity binary alloy Fe18Cr. Nanoindentation testing and high-quality TEM imaging were conducted to extract hardness and microstructure information. The strength factor was accurately calculated based on the detailed TEM characterization of irradiated microstructures, and a refined hardening superposition method was applied to quantify the mechanical properties of ion-irradiated materials.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bin Wu, Haixia Ning, Hanzhen Zhu, Jianjun Chen, Kang Wang, Daiyu Zhang, Fu Wang, Qilong Liao
Summary: This study discusses the effects of ZrO2 and B2O3 on the phase composition and properties of SAP-based glass-ceramics. The results show that ZrO2 addition improves the formation of NZP phase while restricting the crystallization of AlPO4 phases. The correct ratios of ZrO2 and B2O3 allow only the formation of NZP phase within the SAP glass.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hwasung Yeom, Greg Johnson, Benjamin Maier, Tyler Dabney, Kumar Sridharan
Summary: Cr-Nb bilayer coatings were developed using cold spray deposition to improve the limiting operational temperature of Cr-coated Zr-alloy system. The coatings exhibited outstanding oxidation resistance at high temperatures and formed continuous intermetallic compound layers at the interfaces.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Padhraic L. Mulligan, Andrew T. Nelson, Chad M. Parish, Patrick A. Champlin, Xiang Chen, Daniel Morrall, Jason M. Harp
Summary: Environmental barrier coatings are being developed to reduce oxidation and embrittlement in Zr-based materials. Chromium nitride is a candidate for this application, but understanding its impact on irradiation-induced creep and microstructure is critical.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dexuan Yan, Xinlei Cao, Ke Shen
Summary: This study investigated the purification mechanism of polycrystalline graphite by comparing IG-11 graphite with IG-110 nuclear grade graphite. The analysis revealed that metallic impurities in IG-11 were primarily segregated within graphite porosities, while IG-110 demonstrated a significant reduction in impurities. This research contributes to the development of innovative graphite purification techniques for greater purity and stronger oxidation resistance.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Xu, Wei Peng, Lei Shi, Qi Sun
Summary: This paper investigates the oxidation and shape evolution of matrix graphite in high temperature gas-cooled reactors during air-ingress accidents. A reaction kinetics model is established and computational fluid dynamics with a dynamic mesh method is used to simulate the oxidation process. The results show that the geometric shape of graphite changes significantly with increasing flow rate, and the graphite pebbles tend to form a structure with a narrow front and wide tail.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Allison Harward, Casey Elliott, Michael Shaltry, Krista Carlson, Tae-Sic Yoo, Guy Fredrickson, Michael Patterson, Michael F. Simpson
Summary: This paper investigates the hygroscopic properties of eutectic LiCl-KCl absorbed into zeolite-4A. The study finds that water absorption and corrosion worsen with increasing salt loading. It also suggests that the salt can be stored in a non-inert atmosphere for a certain period of time.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Takaaki Koyanagi, Xunxiang Hu, Christian M. Petrie, Gyanender Singh, Caen Ang, Christian P. Deck, Weon-Ju Kim, Daejong Kim, James Braun, Yutai Katoh
Summary: This study provides critical experimental data on the effects of irradiation on the hermeticity of SiC composite cladding, finding that irradiation can cause a decrease in hermeticity and cracking, and coating the outer surface can mitigate the cracking issue.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Krat, A. Prishvitsyn, Yu. Gasparyan
Summary: This study proposes a probabilistic and diffusion-based model to describe the co-deposition of multiple hydrogen isotopes with slowly grown metal layers. The model calculates the relative concentrations of different hydrogen isotopes in the co-deposited metal layers. It is found that if hydrogen isotopes have different detrapping energies, only the isotope with the highest detrapping energy shows a monotonic decrease in concentration with deposition temperature. Furthermore, the study evaluates the uncertainty of tritium concentration in the co-deposited layer based on the uncertainty in detrapping energy of tritium and deuterium, predicting a >10% tritium concentration uncertainty for a 0.01 eV difference.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tijo Vazhappilly, Arup Kumar Pathak
Summary: This study investigates the effect of Ce atom substitution in UO2 on its thermophysical properties using density functional theory. The results show that the Ce substitution levels and the oxidation state of Ce/U atoms strongly influence the band structure and specific heat capacity of the UO2 lattice. These findings provide important insights into the fuel properties of UO2 under reactor conditions.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2024)