Argonne National Laboratory studies 3D printed steel for nuclear reactors

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Argonne National Laboratory is investigating 3D printed steels for next-generation nuclear reactors. Researchers studied 316H and Alloy 709 steels made with laser powder bed fusion, finding differences in microstructure and heat treatment response compared to conventionally forged versions. These findings aim to inform the development of tailored heat treatments and guide the design of future nuclear reactor components.


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