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Martensitic nature of {delta} {yields} {gamma} allotropic transformation in plutonium

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/378831· OSTI ID:378831
Isothermal and isoplethal studies using differential scanning calorimetry have been conducted to characterize the allotropic transformations of plutonium. The {delta}-{gamma} transformation (upon cooling) was observed to have a classic martensitic nature. The work described herein is the first quantitative study of this phenomena in plutonium.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
378831
Report Number(s):
LA--13183-MS; ON: DE96014000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English