Extension of SBRI Nano-Steels Project for Nuclear Reactor Materials
Business Energy and Industrial Strategy · Awarded contract
AwardedExtension of SBRI Nano-Steels Project for Nuclear Reactor Materials
Awarded 04 Sep 2019
Awarded04 Sep 2019
Value£59,906.00
SupplierUniversity of Sheffield
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 7mo ago7mo term
Awarded 4 Sept 2019Expired 30 Mar 2020
About
Business Energy and Industrial Strategy awarded a contract to University of Sheffield for the extension of the Stage 3 SBRI Nano-steels project, which investigates the viability of experimental steel alloys 666 and 694 as structural materials for nuclear reactors operating at higher temperatures or in different reactor designs.
The project involves examining microstructures and testing mechanical properties of the alloys in heat-treated and tempered conditions, with alloy 666 receiving treatment on as-forged bar from Phase 2.
The contract value is AUD 59,906.
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