The Application of Neutron Diffraction to Engineering Problems

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006 · Journal of Metals

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-006-0162-1· OSTI ID:964686

Wang, Xun-Li ^[1]

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1. ORNL

After more than two decades of extensive development, neutron diffraction has become an essential research tool for the study of mechanical behavior in materials. This article will focus on how information obtained from the diffraction peak position and width is used to answer important questions concerning the mechanical behavior of materials. The principle of strain measurements is described, and the concept of strain mapping is introduced. Examples are presented to illustrate the application of neutron diffraction to engineering problems, and new research opportunities are discussed that will be enabled by the next generation of instruments.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR); Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Spallation Neutron Source (SNS)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC)
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 964686
• Journal Information: Journal of Metals, Journal Name: Journal of Metals; ISSN 0148-6608
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
NEUTRON DIFFRACTION
PERFORMANCE
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MATERIALS TESTING
Neutron scattering