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Materials for the Nuclear Energy Sector

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Neutron Applications in Materials for Energy

Part of the book series: Neutron Scattering Applications and Techniques ((NEUSCATT))

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Current and future nuclear-technologies such as fission and fusion reactor-systems depend on well-characterized structural materials, underpinned by reliable material-models. The response of the material must be understood with science-based models, under operating and accident conditions which include irradiation, high temperature and stress, corrosive environments, and magnetic fields. Neutron beams offer methods of characterizing and understanding the effects of radiation on material behaviour such as yield and tensile strength, toughness, embrittlement, fatigue and corrosion resistance. Neutron-analysis techniques improve our understanding of radiation damage, which is essential in guiding the development of new materials.

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Law, M., Carr, D.G., Vogel, S.C. (2015). Materials for the Nuclear Energy Sector. In: Kearley, G., Peterson, V. (eds) Neutron Applications in Materials for Energy. Neutron Scattering Applications and Techniques. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06656-1_4

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