Investigation of the structural changes of the neutron irradiated amorphous alloy Fe83B17 by the method of partial radial distribution analysis

Weis, Ján; Barančok, D.; Červeň, I.

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“…Pair-distribution function analysis of total scattering data is such a local structure technique [14], but has only been applied sparingly to understanding radiation damage (e.g. [15][16][17][18]), especially in Pu materials [19]. On the other hand the EXAFS technique has been applied much more consistently to materials damaged by irradiation for the last 35 years, including a reasonable number on Pu metal and intermetallic studies, and so this review focuses on EXAFS studies.…”

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Effect of temperature and radiation damage on the local atomic structure of metallic plutonium and related compounds

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Olive

2016

Advances in Physics: X

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This focused review provides an overview and a framework for understanding local structure in metallic plutonium (especially the metastable fcc δ-phase alloyed with Ga) as it relates to self-irradiation damage. Of particular concern is the challenge of understanding self-irradiation damage in plutonium-bearing materials where theoretical challenges of the unique involvement of the 5f electrons in bonding limit the efficacy of molecular dynamics simulations and experimental challenges of working with radioactive material have limited the ability to confirm the results of such simulations and to further push the field forward. The main concentration is on extended X-ray absorption fine-structure measurements of δ-phase Pu, but the scope is broadened to include certain studies on plutonium intermetallics and oxides insofar as they inform the physics of damage and healing processes in elemental Pu. The studies reviewed here provide insight into lattice distortions and their production, damage annealing and defect migration, and the importance of understanding and controlling sample morphology when interpreting such experiments.

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