Hydrides in Zirconium Alloys

我们的目的是了解在核反应堆中使用的锆合金的相变和氢化物的形成。我们正在开发新的表征方法，基于电子背散射衍射和其他显微镜方法，为这一挑战提供定量和机械的见解。这项工作的一个具体重点将包括分析不同的淬火微观组织，以探索动力学和相变使用原位分析方法。这种方法将使我们能够了解组件的使用寿命，以及不同制造方法的影响。

We aim to understand phase transformations and hydride formation in zirconium alloys used in nuclear reactors. We are developing new characterisation methods, based upon electron backscatter diffraction and other microscopy methods to provide quantitative and mechanistic insight into this challenge. A specific focus of this work will include analysis of different quenched microstructures to explore the kinetics and phase transformations using in-situ analysis methods. This approach will enable us to understand the lifetime of components, as well as the impact of different manufacturing methods.