| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Seaborg Institutes: Emerging Topics in Actinide Sciences
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| Presentation Title |
The effect of sample preparation on U3O8 morphology |
| Author(s) |
John Mayer, Assel Aitkaliyeva, Joseph Boro, Naomi Marks |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
John Mayer |
| Abstract Scope |
Nuclear forensics uses morphological signatures to determine the provenance and production methods of materials. Accurate classification of these morphological features requires standardized imaging conditions and ensuring that sample preparation does not alter material morphology. In this contribution, U3O8 powders are examined. To understand the impact of sample preparation on imaging, various deposition methods of U3O8 powders, such as dipping, tapping, and brushing, are used to prepare U3O8 powders for morphological analysis. Following sample preparation, morphology of the powder is examined using various microscopy techniques to identify morphological distortions produced by material handling. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, Nuclear Materials, |