Vision/Mission
To perform fundamental and applied research across irradiated materials science and engineering through high-resolution materials characterization across a broad range of length scales, from atomic- to macro-scale
R&D Scope
The Applied Microanalysis and Thermophysics group performs materials characterization with an emphasis on analytical microscopy of irradiated materials. The group performs quantitative analysis of micro- and nanostructure to explain or predict materials performance in nuclear mixed-extremes environments. We also use our characterization tools for all applied materials science problems including automotive aftertreatment research, corrosion science, mechanical properties, national security, and alloy design. The group maintains a state-of-the-art metallography laboratory for materials sample preparation across all ORNL programs.
Core Competencies
Includes the Metallography Laboratory for materials sample preparation and imaging
Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis (LAMDA) Laboratory, a materials characterization facility with emphasis on analytical microscopy of irradiated materials
Collaboration with other ORNL divisions and directorates to provide expertise and experimental infrastructure to address materials science problems in national security
Collaboration with Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle division to support naval nuclear propulsion research and development
Resources
Materials Characterization Core (MCC)
Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis (LAMDA)
