Now, scientists build safer nuclear reactors with Nanoceramic material

Q.  Scientists in the US have discovered what material to produce safer economical nuclear reactors?
- Published on 13 Dec 16

a. Nanoceramic
b. Nanopolyphenl
c. Nanopolymer
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Nanoceramic
 
Now, scientists build safer nuclear reactors with Nanoceramic materialA team of scientists from the United States have created a Nanoceramic material that can be used to produce safer and economical nuclear reactors.

The team included Fabio Di Fonzo and Kumar Sridharan and others.

The research was published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports in September 2016 with the title “Radiation endurance in Al2O3 nanoceramics.”

Earlier water was used as the primary coolant in reactors for absorbing the heat released from fission reactions which poses risks of corrosion damage to materials.

It also limits the temperatures up to which water-cooled reactors can operate because of which it cannot be used in advanced reactors.

About Nanoceramic material
  • Made of: aluminium oxide nanoceramic coating.
  • Can withstand harsh temperatures and radiation.
  • It becomes tougher under radiation.
  • Can be used in advanced nuclear reactors.
  • Increases energy efficiency, safety and economy.

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