Metallurgical Testing of Outer Can for 100 Year Package by University of Manchester
Sellafield Ltd · Awarded contract
AwardedMetallurgical Testing of Outer Can for 100 Year Package by University of Manchester
Awarded 28 Mar 2017
Awarded28 Mar 2017
Value£55,482.00
SupplierThe University of Manchester
AgencySellafield Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 10mo ago9mo term
Awarded 28 Mar 2017Expired 31 Dec 2017
About
Sellafield Ltd awarded a contract to The University of Manchester for metallurgical and mechanical characterisation of the 100 Year Package Outer Can.
The scope involved investigating three areas of interest: the deep draw can body and surface treatment, the closure weld and heat affected zone, and the bar code or similar identification feature.
Characterisation techniques included x-ray diffraction for crystallographic phases and residual stress, surface finish/topography analysis, microstructure examination by etching and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and hardness testing.
Results were analysed and compared to the existing THORP 3 in 1 SNM Package.
The contract value was AUD 55,482.
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