| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Irradiation Testing: Facilities, Capabilities, and Experimental Designs
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| Presentation Title |
Neutron Irradiation as a Function of Temperature – Experiment (NIFT-E) |
| Author(s) |
Simon M. Pimblott, David Armstrong, Matthew Arrowood, Karina Assis, Chris Grovenor, Abbie Jones, Susan Ortner, Nassia Tzelepi, Stuart Maloy, Janelle Wharry |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Simon M. Pimblott |
| Abstract Scope |
As part of the U.S.–U.K. action plan to facilitate cooperation on advanced nuclear energy, the NSUF and NNUF have initiated the Neutron Irradiation as a Function of Temperature – Experiment (NIFT-E). This project is non-fueled drop-in materials experiment that will irradiate nuclear grade graphite, alumina forming austenitic stainless steel, and miscellaneous ferritic/martensitic steels, Grade 91 steel, high entropy alloys, and hetero nano-composite specimens utilizing eight irradiation capsules with passive temperature control. Material samples are being provided by various suppliers in the U.K. and U.S.A. The irradiation capsules have been designed at INL and will be fabricated in the U.K. with assembly scheduled before March 2024. Subsequently, irradiation will occur at the INL ATR with post irradiation examination INL HFEF and other suitable advanced characterization facilities in the U.S. and U.K. This work is supported by the DOE-NE Nuclear Science User Facilities program. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
High-Entropy Alloys, High-Temperature Materials, Nuclear Materials |