Using transmission electron microscopy, researchers found the exact mechanism of synergistic damage to suggest improvements to MSR design.
Synergistic damage to material can make fission reactors brittle and less safe. While this phenomenon in well known, its mechanism is not well understood.Research led by scientists at various institutes in China has delivered key insights into the synergistic damage caused by irradiation and corrosion in molten salt reactor s .
Molten salt reactors or MSRs are classified as Generation IV nuclear reactors due to their capabilities of high fuel efficiency, low nuclear waste generation, and safer operation. The reactor derives its name from using molten salt as a coolant and a fuel since fissile material is mixed inside the salt.
Yet the synergistic effect of irradiation and corrosion, along with high temperatures, is still a problem that needs closer inspection. The synergistic effect can cause hardening of the material, making it brittle and prone to fractures. s, the underlying mechanism is not well understood. Researchers from various institutes in China came together to explore this further.
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