Silicon ion radiation as a viable surrogate for emulating neutron radiation damage in silicates

Polavaram, Krishna C.; Evani, Sai Kalyan; Drewry, Sean M.; Rodriguez, Elena Tajuelo; Alnaggar, Mohammed G.; Wetteland, Christopher J.; Page, Katharine; Popovics, John S.; Sickafus, Kurt E.; Le Pape, Yann; Garg, Nishant

doi:10.1038/s41529-024-00506-1

Title: Silicon ion radiation as a viable surrogate for emulating neutron radiation damage in silicates

Journal Article · 28 August 2024 · npj Materials Degradation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-024-00506-1 · OSTI ID:2438370

; Evani, Sai Kalyan; Drewry, Sean M.; Rodriguez, Elena Tajuelo;

; Wetteland, Christopher J.; Page, Katharine; Popovics, John S.; Sickafus, Kurt E.;

;

Abstract Nuclear power plants are aging around the world, and a precise assessment of irradiation damage in their components is needed. One key component, concrete, and specifically the silicates in its aggregates, can undergo significant expansion upon neutron radiation, which can lead to cracking and, ultimately, structural failure. However, assessing and predicting the extent of damage via neutron radiation is challenging due to reasons such as residual radioactivity and, most importantly, the high time involved. Here, we evaluate whether ion radiation can be a viable surrogate. Specifically, by employing Si ²⁺ ion radiations and a comprehensive multi-modal imaging protocol, we report mineral-specific responses for key silicates such as quartz, albite, anorthite, and microcline. We find that 10 MeV Si ²⁺ ions result in mineral expansions that are remarkably comparable to neutron radiation equivalent expansions (R ² = 0.86, RMSE = 1.29%), opening up pathways towards rapid assessment of silicates subject to irradiation.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: NONE; NE0008886

OSTI ID:: 2438370

Journal Information:: npj Materials Degradation, Journal Name: npj Materials Degradation Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 8; ISSN 2397-2106

Publisher:: Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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