Thermal Properties Laboratory

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Radioactive Materials Characterization and Handling

The Thermal Properties Laboratory provides other capabilities that are necessary to support the thermal properties testing activities. Principal among these is an extensive metrology capability for precise dimensional measurements on unirradiated and irradiated materials.

This capability has been used extensively for measuring irradiation-induced swelling in ceramics, ceramic composites, and ceramic fibers. A radioactive-material glovebox is available for activities such as preparing metallography samples and metrology of dispersible radioactive materials. A large fume hood is available for work with chemicals or less-dispersible radioactive materials. Two lead-shielded caves are available for safe and secure storage of radioactive materials.

Project Contact: D. Senor