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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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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|Panel|Sponsored by NNPD|Cosponsored by OPD
Wednesday, December 1, 2021|12:30–2:15PM EST |Columbia 3
Session Chairs:
James W. Behrens (U.S. Navy (Ret.))
H.M. Hashemian (AMS Corp.)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chairs:
Stefani Buster
Allyson Pearce (AMS Corp.)
John K. Downing (Downing Consulting)
Student Assistant:
Amanda Bachmann
Session focus is on the workings of nuclear policy, science, and technology together in achieving large goals such as the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, a major nuclear success story. Honorees: Ernie Moniz, NTI, 2021 Winner of the Eisenhower Medal ; John Browne, LANL (Ret.), 2021 Winner of the Seaborg Medal; Jose Reyes, NuScale Power, 2021 Winner of the Zinn Medal; and Samuel Cox, Navy Museum, and Steve Mirsky, NuScale Power, on behalf of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65),2021 Winner of the Nuclear Landmark Award
Susan Eisenhower
Eisenhower Institute
Richard Meserve
Carnegie Institution for Science
Ernie Moniz
NTI
Pete Miller
DoE (Ret.)
John Browne
LANL (Ret.)
Jose Reyes
NuScale Power
Steve Nesbit
LMNT Consulting
Samuel Cox
Navy Museum
Steve Mirsky
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