M3AlC2 MAX phases for nuclear applications

Stavros Christopoulos; Michael Fitzpatrick; Alexander Chroneos

M3AlC2 MAX phases for nuclear applications

Stavros Christopoulos, Michael Fitzpatrick, Alexander Chroneos

College of Engineering, Environment & Science

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Abstract

Mn+1AXn phases (M = early transition metal; A = group 13-16 element and X = C or N) exhibit high temperature and radiation resistance. Hence, they can be potentially used in nuclear applications such as fuel cladding. Here, using density functional theory calculations we are investigating the intrinsic defect processes of a range of new M3AlC2 phases. We are discussing the findings with the recent available experimental results and based on the intrinsic defect reactions we examine which compositions can be employed for nuclear fuel cladding and the storage of nuclear waste.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 6 Sept 2017
Event	Post-docs In Nuclear Energy 2017 - The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Duration: 6 Sept 2017 → 7 Sept 2017 http://www.ukndn.ac.uk/PINE

Conference

Conference	Post-docs In Nuclear Energy 2017
Abbreviated title	PINE 2017
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Manchester
Period	6/09/17 → 7/09/17
Internet address	http://www.ukndn.ac.uk/PINE

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M3AlC2 MAX phases for nuclear applications

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