Microstructural evolution of neutron irradiated 3C-SiC

Sprouster, David J.; Koyanagi, Takaaki; Dooryhee, Eric; Ghose, S. K.; Katoh, Yutai; Ecker, Lynne E.

doi:10.1016/j.scriptamat.2017.02.030

Title: Microstructural evolution of neutron irradiated 3C-SiC

Journal Article · Sat Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Scripta Materialia

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2017.02.030· OSTI ID:1364317

^[1]; Koyanagi, Takaaki ^[2]; Dooryhee, Eric ^[3]; Ghose, S. K. ^[3]; Katoh, Yutai ^[2]; Ecker, Lynne E. ^[1]

Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). Dept. of Nuclear Science and Technology
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)

The microstructural response of neutron irradiated 3C-SiC have been investigated over a wide irradiation temperature and fluence range via qualitative and quantitative synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction characterization. Here, we identify several neutron fluence- and irradiation temperature-dependent changes in the microstructure, and directly highlight the specific defects introduced through the course of irradiation. By quantifying the microstructure, we aim to develop a more detailed understanding of the radiation response of SiC. Such studies are important to build mechanistic models of material performance and to understand the susceptibility of various microstructures to radiation damage for advanced energy applications.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725; SC0012704

OSTI ID:: 1364317

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1550566

Journal Information:: Scripta Materialia, Vol. 137, Issue C; ISSN 1359-6462

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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