Improved irradiation resistance of accident-tolerant high-strength FeCrAl alloys with heterogeneous structures

KS Mao, CP Massey, Y Yamamoto, KA Unocic… - Acta Materialia, 2022 - Elsevier
Post–neutron irradiation examination is performed on advanced accident-tolerant fuel (ATF)
cladding iron-chromium-aluminum (FeCrAl) alloys with∼ 10–13at.% Cr,∼ 10–12 at.% Al,∼ …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the effects of laser surface modification on AISI 301LN steel: a micro-mechanical study

M Rezayat, A Mateo, JJ Roa - Journal of Manufacturing and Materials …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This article investigates the surface hardening capability of a metastable austenitic
TRansformation Induced Plasticity (TRIP) stainless steel, particularly on AISI 301LN, by laser …

Microscale tensile test of galvannealed steel/aluminum dissimilar joint for estimation of intrinsic interfacial strength

T Matsuda, T Sano, M Munekane, M Ohata, A Hirose - Scripta Materialia, 2020 - Elsevier
We conduct high-resolution microscale tensile testing of galvannealed steel/Al–Mg–Si alloy
dissimilar joints and find that the interfacial reaction layer is sufficiently strong to induce …

Highly strong interface in Ag/Si sintered joints obtained through Ag2O–Ag composite paste

T Matsuda, R Seo, A Hirose - Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the interfacial strength and fracture behavior of Ag/Si interfaces formed by a
composite paste comprising Ag 2 O microparticles, Ag microflakes, and terpineol is …

[HTML][HTML] Microstructure and microchemistry of laser welds of irradiated austenitic steels

KS Mao, AJ French, X Liu, Y Wu, LA Giannuzzi, C Sun… - Materials & Design, 2021 - Elsevier
This article investigates the integrity of laser welds on neutron irradiated, He-containing
steels. Life extension of the current fleet of light water reactors could necessitate repair of …

Origin, parameters, and underlying deformation mechanisms of propagating deformation bands in irradiated 316L stainless steel

MN Gussev, DA McClintock, TG Lach - Acta Materialia, 2023 - Elsevier
Lüders-type propagating deformation bands were observed in specimens of irradiated 316L
stainless steel samples removed from Spallation Neutron Source target vessels after …

Unexpected deformation-induced martensitic phase transformations in Ni–Cr and Ni–Cr–Fe alloys

CD Clement, C Yang, JP Wharry - Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Deformation of Ni–Cr and Ni–Cr–Fe alloys has historically been understood to
occur through dislocation slip, while deformation-induced martensitic transformations are …

Use of combined linear and nonlinear ultrasound to examine microstructural and microchemical variations in highly irradiated 304 stainless steel

JY Kim, JJ Wall, FA Garner, LJ Jacobs - Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
This research combines linear and nonlinear ultrasound to examine the microstructural and
microchemical changes in five large, highly irradiated cold-worked ANSI 304 stainless steel …

The role of irradiation on deformation-induced martensitic phase transformations in face-centered cubic alloys

JP Wharry, KS Mao - Journal of Materials Research, 2020 - cambridge.org
Localized deformation, including that by the deformation-induced shearing martensitic
phase transformation, is responsible for hardening and embrittlement in irradiated face …

Ion Implantation-Induced Plastic Phenomena in Metallic Alloys

PH Warren, CD Clement, Y Sun, J Ciston, C Ophus… - JOM, 2024 - Springer
Ion implantation is widely used for doping semiconductors or electroceramic materials and
probing material behaviors in extreme radiation environments. However, implanted ions can …