In situ X-ray computed micro-tomography imaging of failure processes in Cr-coated Zircaloy nuclear fuel cladding materials

Yuan, Guanjie; Paul Forna-Kreutzer, J.; Ell, Jon; Barnard, Harold; Maier, Benjamin R.; Lahoda, Edward; Walters, Jorie; Ritchie, Robert O.; Liu, Dong

doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2023.112373

Title: In situ X-ray computed micro-tomography imaging of failure processes in Cr-coated Zircaloy nuclear fuel cladding materials

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 UTC 2023 · Materials & Design

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2023.112373 · OSTI ID:2006699

; Paul Forna-Kreutzer, J.;

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC); USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-05CH11231

OSTI ID:: 2006699

Journal Information:: Materials & Design, Journal Name: Materials & Design Journal Issue: C Vol. 234; ISSN 0264-1275

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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