Materials & Components
Non-destructive stress mapping to address challenges in additive manufacturing
Residual Stress was measured in stainless steel samples using neutron diffraction.
Using neutrons to study cemented carbides for cutting inserts
Cemented carbides were studied with neutron radiography determine the density variation.
Reducing CO2 in Al production
Neutron diffraction was used to investigate phase transitions at high temperature which may help optimise a new eco-friendly Al-production process.
Examining a ceramic-to-metal brazing of specific cutting tools
Stress profile measurements were used to determine the stresses generated during a ceramic-to-metal brazing method.
Neutrons for building a car
Diverse neutron techniques provide endless opportunities for understanding all parts of a car.
Try neutrons and obtain new information: Metallurgy and Metal-working
Use SANS, Imaging, Diffraction and non-destructive Stress Mapping to investigate your metals and metallic substances and devices.
Understanding the structure of aged Ni-Cr based alloys
Identifying structures using neutron diffraction.
Checking the integrity of encapsulated electronics in surgical tools
Evaluating the integrity of materials using neutron imaging.
Composition of stainless steel bolts assessed by neutrons
Neutrons Activation Analysis used to determine the concentrations of different metals in stainless steel.
Insight into electrolysis cells
Using neutron imaging to characterise solid oxide electrolysis cell material.
High-Strength Aluminium Alloys: investigating stresses for improved casting
Neutron diffraction to measure residual stress.
Investigating interfaces to improve the manufacture of integrated circuits
Neutron reflection to examine layers that may separate (delamination).
Investigation of residual stresses in new materials for the development of aircraft turbines
Neutron diffraction for determining residual stress distributions in nickel-based superalloys.
Stress analysis of hydroxyapatite coatings for orthopaedic implants
Using neutron diffraction to determine through-thickness residual strain profile in a coating.