Wet Aluminum Hydroxide and Oxyhydroxide Particles Release Hydrogen When Irradiated
Vitrifying nuclear waste for storage is complicated by aluminum and understanding this behavior is vital. Research suggests that upon radiolysis, the properties of humid aluminum particles do not change substantially but hydrogen is formed.
Physicist Malachi Schram Co-Edits ‘AI for Nuclear Physics’ Report
The workshop brought together 184 scientists to explore research opportunities for nuclear physics in artificial intelligence.
Revealing the Distribution of Helium Cavities in a Toughened Tungsten Composite
Different sized helium cavities that form after ion irradiation are unevenly distributed in a ductile-phase toughened tungsten composite.
Isotope Program
The Isotope Program at PNNL supports scientific advances in the production and use of radioisotopes for research, medicine, and industrial applications.
Space Science, Technology, and Policy
PNNL’s Space Science, Technology, and Policy activities draw on diverse technical expertise and research capabilities from across the Laboratory.
Plutonium Experiment Opens New Research Possibilities
Researchers used novel methods to safely create and analyze plutonium samples. The approaches could prove influential in future studies of the radioactive material, benefitting research in legacy, national security and nuclear fuels.
Boncella to Lead WSU-PNNL Nuclear Science and Technology Institute
WSU recently announced James Boncella will lead the WSU-PNNL Nuclear Science and Technology Institute.
Charting the Frontier of Electron Microscopy
A gathering of international experts in Portland, Oregon, explored the future of electron microscopy and surfaced potential solutions in areas including new instrument designs, high-speed detectors, and data analytics capabilities.