M.A.Sc. CandidateDep. of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Nicol Hall, 60 Union Street, Kingston, K7L 3N6, Ontario, Canada Tel: (613) 533-3236 Email: 5ll12[at]queensu[dot]ca Biography BScE, Mechanical Engineering (Materials Option) Current research field:
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Research Interests
Zr-2.5Nb alloy commonly used in CANDU reactor as pressure tube
material important properties of Zr-2.5Nb controlled by the presence of beta
particles
The aim of this research is to investigate the
morphology of the microstructure of beta quenched Zr-2.5Nb at different cooling
rates. Important properties of zirconium alloys, such as their mechanical
strength and toughness, creep and corrosion resistance, are strongly controlled
by the presence of precipitated particles of a second phase and the morphology
of the microstructure. Understanding the effect of cooling rates on the
microstructure will ideally allow for new methods of heat treatments that will
improve the desired properties of Zr-2.5Nb
Louis' research is to
investigate the effect of cooling rates on the morphology of the phases of
Zr-2.5Nb alloy