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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Oklo’s Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor became the fifth Department of Energy–authorized reactor to achieve criticality under the agency’s authorization process, it was announced earlier today.
Criticality was reached at 9:19 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday at the company’s Groves facility in Lockhart, Texas, according to the DOE.
Technical Session|Materials Science & Technology
Friday, April 17, 2026|3:45–4:45PM CDT|RUDR 504
Session Chair:
Richard Ridings (TAMU)
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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FLiNaK Molten Salt Corrosion of Nickel Chromium Alloy
3:45–3:55PM CDT
Calder T. Annear (Penn State), Hamdy Arkoub (Penn State), Mia Jin (Penn State)
Paper
Preliminary Investigation of Particulate Fouling in Compact Steam Generators
3:55–4:05PM CDT
Jorge A. Pombo (Florida Int'l Univ.), Andrea Fazi (MIT), Koroush Shirvan (MIT)
Diffusion of Lanthanide Elements in Metallic Nuclear Fuel
4:05–4:15PM CDT
Matthew G. Crump (TAMU), Andrew Strama (TAMU), Karim Ahmed (TAMU), Fergany Badry (TAMU)
Thermomechanical Processing of Tungsten for Increased Ductility
4:15–4:25PM CDT
Natalie Forsyth (Univ. Michigan), Alessondra Bowerson (Univ. Michigan)
Oxidation of Uranium Diboride in Steam Atmospheres
4:25–4:45PM CDT
Natasha Engel (Univ. Texas, San Antonio), Mira Khair (Univ. Texas, San Antonio), Jesus U. Facundo (Univ. Texas, San Antonio), Elizabeth S. Sooby (Univ. Texas, San Antonio)
