Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysis
Some Breeding Blanket concepts in nuclear fusion reactors contemplate the use of eutectic Pb84.3 Li15.7 (PbLi) because it simultaneously acts as Tritium (T) breeder (part of the reactor fuel) and neutron multiplier. For a proper reactor operation and control, the exact knowledge of PbLi composition,...
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| author | G. de la Cuerda-Velázquez G. García N. Maldonado E. Carella R. Gonzalez-Arrabal |
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| description | Some Breeding Blanket concepts in nuclear fusion reactors contemplate the use of eutectic Pb84.3 Li15.7 (PbLi) because it simultaneously acts as Tritium (T) breeder (part of the reactor fuel) and neutron multiplier. For a proper reactor operation and control, the exact knowledge of PbLi composition, including impurities and 6Li isotope concentration is required, since it notably influences its properties (corrosion action, T production capabilities and T solubility, among others).Here, we show the capabilities of ion beam analysis (IBA) techniques to accurately determine both of these issues. To do that, we combine nuclear reaction analysis (NRA) and particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) to quantitatively characterize the C and O concentrations, the isotopic concentration of 6Li, and the medium weight impurities concentration for commercial PbLi samples after exposure to environmental conditions for different times (0.5–15000 h). |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1e98a515d20c4909ae1f7555eb4fad622025-08-24T05:12:56ZengElsevierNuclear Materials and Energy2352-17912025-09-014410197810.1016/j.nme.2025.101978Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysisG. de la Cuerda-Velázquez0G. García1N. Maldonado2E. Carella3R. Gonzalez-Arrabal4Instituto de Fusión Nuclear “Guillermo Velarde”, ETSI Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/José Gutierrez Abascal, 2, E-28006 Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Ingeniería Energética, ETSI Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/José Gutierrez Abascal, 2, E-28006 Madrid, Spain; Corresponding author.Centro de Microanálisis de Materiales (CMAM), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid 28049, SpainCentro de Microanálisis de Materiales (CMAM), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid 28049, SpainNational Fusion Laboratory, CIEMAT, Avda. Complutense 40, 28040 Madrid, SpainInstituto de Fusión Nuclear “Guillermo Velarde”, ETSI Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/José Gutierrez Abascal, 2, E-28006 Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Ingeniería Energética, ETSI Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/José Gutierrez Abascal, 2, E-28006 Madrid, SpainSome Breeding Blanket concepts in nuclear fusion reactors contemplate the use of eutectic Pb84.3 Li15.7 (PbLi) because it simultaneously acts as Tritium (T) breeder (part of the reactor fuel) and neutron multiplier. For a proper reactor operation and control, the exact knowledge of PbLi composition, including impurities and 6Li isotope concentration is required, since it notably influences its properties (corrosion action, T production capabilities and T solubility, among others).Here, we show the capabilities of ion beam analysis (IBA) techniques to accurately determine both of these issues. To do that, we combine nuclear reaction analysis (NRA) and particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) to quantitatively characterize the C and O concentrations, the isotopic concentration of 6Li, and the medium weight impurities concentration for commercial PbLi samples after exposure to environmental conditions for different times (0.5–15000 h).http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352179125001206PbLiImpurities6LiIon beam analysisNuclear reaction analysisParticle-induced x-ray emission |
| spellingShingle | G. de la Cuerda-Velázquez G. García N. Maldonado E. Carella R. Gonzalez-Arrabal Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysis Nuclear Materials and Energy PbLi Impurities 6Li Ion beam analysis Nuclear reaction analysis Particle-induced x-ray emission |
| title | Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysis |
| title_full | Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysis |
| title_fullStr | Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysis |
| title_short | Simultaneous characterization of O, C, 6Li, and medium-weight impurities concentration in PbLi by ion beam analysis |
| title_sort | simultaneous characterization of o c 6li and medium weight impurities concentration in pbli by ion beam analysis |
| topic | PbLi Impurities 6Li Ion beam analysis Nuclear reaction analysis Particle-induced x-ray emission |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352179125001206 |
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