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Title: Flexible sample environment for high resolution neutron imaging at high temperatures in controlled atmosphere

Journal Article · · Review of Scientific Instruments
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4937615· OSTI ID:1261503
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  1. Technical Univ. of Denmark, Roskilde (Denmark); European Spallation Source (ESS), Lund (Sweden)
  2. Technical Univ. of Denmark, Roskilde (Denmark)
  3. Xnovo Technology ApS, Koge (Denmark)
  4. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  5. Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
  6. Karlsruhe Inst. of Technology (KIT) (Germany)
  7. Paul Scherrer Inst. , Villigen (Switzerland)
  8. ISIS, Chilton (United Kingdom)
  9. European Spallation Source (ESS), Lund (Sweden)
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In high material penetration by neutrons allows for experiments using sophisticated sample environments providing complex conditions. Thus, neutron imaging holds potential for performing in situ nondestructive measurements on large samples or even full technological systems, which are not possible with any other technique. Our paper presents a new sample environment for in situ high resolution neutron imaging experiments at temperatures from room temperature up to 1100 degrees C and/or using controllable flow of reactive atmospheres. The design also offers the possibility to directly combine imaging with diffraction measurements. Design, special features, and specification of the furnace are described. In addition, examples of experiments successfully performed at various neutron facilities with the furnace, as well as examples of possible applications are presented. Our work covers a broad field of research from fundamental to technological investigations of various types of materials and components.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Spallation Neutron Source (SNS)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1261503
Journal Information:
Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 86, Issue 12; ISSN 0034-6748
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 10 works
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