About this Abstract | 
  
   
    | Meeting | 
    2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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    | Symposium 
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    Meeting Materials Challenges for the Future of Fusion Energy
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    | Presentation Title | 
    Advancing the Scalable Fabrication of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) Steel Plates  | 
  
   
    | Author(s) | 
    Dalong  Zhang, Xiang  Wang, Jens  Darsell, Kenneth  Ross, Tingkun  Liu, Zehao  Li, Benjamin  Schuessler, Kayla  Yano, Iver  Anderson, Thak Sang  Byun, Stuart  Maloy, Wahyu  Setyawan | 
  
   
    | On-Site Speaker (Planned) | 
    Dalong  Zhang | 
  
   
    | Abstract Scope | 
    
Efficiently scaling up the production of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) steels in a cost-effective manner remains a significant challenge in the development of fusion energy materials. This study introduces an innovative approach for fabricating large ODS steel plates utilizing a combination of multi-pass cold spraying and friction stir processing techniques. Through comprehensive microstructural analysis, we demonstrate that our approach yields a uniform, fully-consolidated structure, enriched with densely dispersed nanoscale oxide particles. Preliminary mechanical testing of these plates highlights an exceptional synergy of fracture toughness and creep resistance, signifying a major leap forward for the industry. Our findings not only validate the feasibility of using additive-manufacturing-inspired techniques for the large-scale production of ODS steels but also pave the way for substantial improvements in the performance of materials used in fusion energy applications. | 
  
   
    | Proceedings Inclusion? | 
    Planned:  | 
  
 
    | Keywords | 
    Nuclear Materials, Shaping and Forming, Characterization |