Unveiling microstructure-property correlations in nuclear materials with high-energy synchrotron X-ray techniques

Zhang, Xuan

doi:10.1016/j.jnucmat.2022.153572

Title: Unveiling microstructure-property correlations in nuclear materials with high-energy synchrotron X-ray techniques

Journal Article · 28 January 2022 · Journal of Nuclear Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2022.153572 · OSTI ID:1991356

Zhang, Xuan ^[1]

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Nuclear Science and Engineering Division

Understanding the microstructure-property correlation is critical for the performance evaluation of in-service materials and the development of advanced materials for nuclear reactor applications. Experimental studies are challenging for nuclear materials which are often hazardous. Recent developments in high-energy synchrotron X-ray (HEX) techniques offer the potential to address this challenge, by providing direct observations of internal responses to external stimuli in bulk-like materials, through in situ or 3D measurements. Here, in this review, developments in HEX techniques are introduced and recent applications in nuclear materials are presented. The results offer unprecedented insights into materials performance and provide unique input to computational models.

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Research Organization:: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357

OSTI ID:: 1991356

Journal Information:: Journal of Nuclear Materials, Journal Name: Journal of Nuclear Materials Vol. 561; ISSN 0022-3115

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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