Radiation Tolerance and Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Amorphous- Ceramic/Metal Composites- University of Nebraska-Lincoln CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B3.10Date: 06/29/2015 Location(s): IdahoOffices(s): Nuclear Energy
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June 29, 2015
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Radiation Tolerance and Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Amorphous- Ceramic/Metal Composites- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B3.10
Date: 06/29/2015
Location(s): Idaho
Offices(s): Nuclear Energy
The University of Nebraska proposes to use a radically non-traditional approach to design amorphous-ceramic/metal composites for service in extreme irradiation environments. The research will synthesize amorphous SiOC to achieve a level of radiation tolerance not achievable in crystalline materials.