On the one hand, Irradiation is everywhere and irradiation effect, especially the material
irradiation damage effect under strong irradiation field, is one of the key factors for the …

Positron is the only probe that can detect individual atomic vacancies and small and large
vacancy clusters induced by irradiation with remarkable sensitivity, providing information …

Recently a new class of metal alloys, of single-phase multicomponent composition at
roughly equal atomic concentrations (“equiatomic”), have been shown to exhibit promising …

Structural materials represent the key for containment of nuclear fuel and fission products as
well as reliable and thermodynamically efficient production of electrical energy from nuclear …

Generation-IV reactor design concepts envisioned thus far cater toward a common goal of
providing safer, longer lasting, proliferation-resistant and economically viable nuclear power …

Performance enhancement of structural materials in extreme radiation environments has
been actively investigated for many decades. Traditional alloys, such as steel, brass and …

The aerospace field is traditionally strategic for the development of novel materials needed
for the specific requirements of aircraft structures and propulsion systems. A large number of …

Phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties in the Fe-Cr system have been reviewed
comprehensively based on experimental information and available computer simulations in …

The nanoparticles in an Al-alloyed high-Cr oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) steel with
Zr addition, ie, SOC-14 (Fe–15Cr–2W–0.1 Ti–4Al–0.63 Zr–0.35 Y 2 O 3), have been …

Because of their superior high temperature strength and corrosion properties, a set of Ni-
base alloys has been proposed for various in-core applications in Gen IV reactor systems …