The University of Missouri System was awarded a $567,573 Project Grant by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under the NRC Scholarship and Fellowship Program (CFDA 77.008) to conduct research on the reactive laser powder bed fusion of borated aluminum alloy 6061 for nuclear applications. This 3-year project, starting in September 2024, will involve performing laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of the borated aluminum alloy, conducting tensile testing with in-situ X-ray computed tomography, and performing microstructural characterization and hardness measurements on the produced specimens. The University of Missouri System has also issued a $875,611 sub-grant to Auburn University to assist with the specialized materials testing and characterization activities. This research aims to advance the understanding and development of borated aluminum alloys for potential nuclear applications that require enhanced radiation shielding properties.
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