US lab snaps first hydrogen-uranium scan for nuclear fusion durability
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US lab snaps first hydrogen-uranium scan for nuclear fusion durability
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have observed and characterized the initial stages of hydrogen-uranium corrosion for the first time. “Critical advanced energy initiatives such as fusion energy, hydrogen storage, and nuclear fuels require an understanding of the metal-hydrogen degradation reaction,” said the researchers in a new study. “This knowledge enables characterizing tritium retention effects for improved plas…
Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL, USA) have made a breakthrough by precisely tracking the initial stages of uranium-hydrogen interaction. This fundamental result has enormous implications for the nuclear industry, hydrogen fuel storage technologies, and the design of fusion reactors, where such corrosion processes can cause premature wear and failure of critical components. Image: ITER. Experts emphasize: a deep unde…
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