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Simulations show nichrome microstructure could impact corrosion
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have reported evidence that small adjustments to a material’s atomic-level ordering can significantly affect the rate and extent of corrosion, even with identical baseline chemical compositions.
For the study, published recently in Corrosion Science, the team ran simulations for nichrome-based alloys, which have excellent strength, creep resistance, and tolerance to radiation-induced degradation, making them top candidates for use in molten salt reactors and other advanced energy systems.
Technical Session|Sponsored by IRD
Wednesday, December 1, 2021|12:30–2:15PM EST |Columbia 12
Session Chair:
Kenan Unlu (Penn State Univ.)
Session Organizer:
Igor Jovanovic
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Automated Fast Neutron Computed Tomography at Ohio State University Research Reactor
12:35–12:55PM EST
Ibrahim Oksuz (Ohio State Univ.), Matt Bisbee (Ohio State Univ.), Nerine Cherepy (LLNL), James Hall (LLNL), Lei Cao (Ohio State Univ.)
Paper
Precursor Isotopes as Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator Fuel
12:55–1:15PM EST
Marshall Millett (U.S. Naval Academy)
Characterization of Penn State's Reactor Core Face Irradiation Fixture
1:15–1:35PM EST
Susanna Angermeier (Penn State Univ.), Maksat Kuatbek (Penn State Univ.), Amanda Johnsen (Penn State Univ.)
Characterization of the Fast Neutron Irradiator Fixture at the Pennsylvania State Breazeale Reactor
1:35–1:55PM EST
Maksat Kuatbek (Penn State Univ.), Bruce D. Pierson (PNNL), Stephanie Lyons (PNNL), Amanda M. Johnsen (Penn State Univ.)
Upgrading the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor Control Console
1:55–2:15PM EST
Jeffrey A. Geuther (Penn State Univ.), Adams N. Tong (Penn State Univ.), Daniel B. Beck (Penn State Univ.), Sean M. Herrmann (Penn State Univ.), Gokhan Corak (Penn State Univ.)