Fast Neutron Irradiation Embrittlement-ductilitization of an Iron-based Amorphous Alloy using In Situ Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction

In recent years, amorphous metals in the form of nanostructured protective coatings on steel substrates have received substantial consideration for applications in extreme environments comprised of neutron fluxes, temperature and aggressively corrosive environments. Such nanostructured coatings are postulated to exhibit superior resistance to radiation damage because the amorphous microstructure offers a plethora of sites to which radiation-induced defects can migrate where they are ultimately stopped.