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Creep Resistant Cu-based CuCrNbZr Alloy with High Thermal Conductivity

A novel Cu-based alloy with high thermal conductivity and thermal creep resistance for high-temperature applicationsRSS.HDBackground> Background: <High strength, high conductivity copper (Cu) alloys are a potentially attractive option for a variety of demanding high heat flux structural applications ranging from aerospace to fusion energy. Fusion...

Published: 2/1/2024 | Inventor(s): Lance Snead, Lizhen Tan, Ling Wang, Steven Zinkle

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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Campus > Stony Brook University

Two-Phase Composite Moderators for Compact High-Temperature Nuclear Reactors

Using a two-phase composite moderator to make thermal neutron reactors more compact, cost-effective, and saferRSS.HDBackground> Background: <A large majority of the commercial fission power reactors used around the world are known as Thermal‑neutron Reactors. These reactors involve the absorption of a thermal (low energy) neutron to trigger the...

Published: 3/16/2023 | Inventor(s): Lance Snead, David Sprouster, Jason Trelewicz

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Campus > Stony Brook University

High Temperature Metal Hydride Composite Moderators for Shielding Applications

A composite moderator formed by entraining metal hydrides within an irradiation-stable and moderating ceramic matrix of Magnesium OxideRSS.HDBackground> Background: <Advanced nuclear systems including fusion power and fission power systems require shielding of harmful irradiation for both personnel safety and protection of capital equipment. The...

Published: 1/2/2024 | Inventor(s): Lance Snead, Jason Trelewicz

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Campus > Stony Brook University