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Title: Strain measurement by diffraction at LANSCE

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OSTI ID:10180690

Residual strains affect the structural integrity of components during both fabrication and service and consequently industrial manufacturers routinely invest considerable effort in their characterization and control. Neutron diffraction has proved to be a unique technique for non-destructive strain measurement within crystalline solids. The technique is achieving recognition but is limited by lack of beam time and compromises involved in using instruments designed for powder diffraction. This paper summarizes its importance, lists the capabilities of the Los Alamos (pulsed) neutron scattering center (LANSCE) and briefly describes a concept for a dedicated instrument.

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:
10180690
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-94-2736; CONF-9410165-3; ON: DE94018264
Resource Relation:
Conference: 41. Yamada conference on neutron scattering,Sendai (Japan),11-14 Oct 1994; Other Information: PBD: 29 Jul 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English