Effect of copper content on the tensile elongation of Al–Cu–Mn–Zr alloys: Experiments and finite element simulations
Microstructures of cast aluminum alloys used in automotive engine applications often consist
of intermetallic particles that can impact the tensile elongation of these alloys. Here, we …
of intermetallic particles that can impact the tensile elongation of these alloys. Here, we …
Microstructure and microchemistry changes at U-10Mo fuel/AA6061 cladding interfaces with varying hot isostatic pressing conditions
Abstract Monolithic uranium-10 wt.% molybdenum (U-10Mo) is a promising high-assay low-
enriched uranium fuel system for nuclear reactors used in research, medical isotope …
enriched uranium fuel system for nuclear reactors used in research, medical isotope …
Effect of second phase particles and stringers on microstructures after rolling and recrystallization
Second phase particles and particle stringers have strong influences on recrystallized grain
structure and alloy performances. In this work, the effects of second phase particles on grain …
structure and alloy performances. In this work, the effects of second phase particles on grain …
Minimizing thickness variation in monolithic U-10Mo fuel foil and Zr interlayer during hot rolling: A microstructure-based finite element method analysis
Low-enriched uranium alloyed with 10 wt.% molybdenum (U-10Mo) has been identified as a
promising alternative to highly enriched uranium fuel for the United States' high performance …
promising alternative to highly enriched uranium fuel for the United States' high performance …
An Integrated Simulation of Multiple-Pass U-10Mo Alloy Hot Rolling and Static Recrystallization
To achieve a desired microstructure and minimize the thickness variation in rolled foils,
researchers must understand the effects of foil fabrication process variables on …
researchers must understand the effects of foil fabrication process variables on …
Quantitative morphological characterization of carbide inclusions in uranium metal
Uranium carbides (UCs) are prevalent inclusions in U metal that form during melting
operations because of interactions with crucible walls and the casting chamber atmosphere …
operations because of interactions with crucible walls and the casting chamber atmosphere …
Influence of copper content on the high temperature tensile and low cycle fatigue behavior of cast Al-Cu-Mn-Zr alloys
The relationship between low cycle fatigue (LCF) and monotonic tensile fracture strain was
investigated for cast Al-Cu-Mn-Zr alloys containing 6 and 9 wt% Cu at 250° C. The 9% Cu …
investigated for cast Al-Cu-Mn-Zr alloys containing 6 and 9 wt% Cu at 250° C. The 9% Cu …
Microstructure-process relationships in monolithic U-10Mo fuel foil single-pass rolling: A parametric simulation study
A previously validated coupling of Kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) Potts Model and finite element
method (FEM) simulations was implemented to investigate the effects of microstructural …
method (FEM) simulations was implemented to investigate the effects of microstructural …
Microstructure and mechanical properties of two uranium-containing high-entropy alloys
J Shi, H Huang, G Hu, P Zhang, C Jiang, H Xu… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper reports the microstructure and mechanical properties of two uranium-containing
high-entropy alloys (HEAs), ie, UMoNbTaHf and UMoNbTaTi. Both these alloys formed a …
high-entropy alloys (HEAs), ie, UMoNbTaHf and UMoNbTaTi. Both these alloys formed a …
Correlating nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry and atom probe tomography analysis of uranium enrichment in metallic nuclear fuel
Accurate measurements of 235U enrichment within metallic nuclear fuels are essential for
understanding material performance in a neutron irradiation environment, and the origin of …
understanding material performance in a neutron irradiation environment, and the origin of …