3D printed steel capsules (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

3D printed steel capsules

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ORNL researchers used a laser powder-bed system at the lab’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to 3D print 316H stainless steel capsules for use in irradiation experiments. The capsule provides a pressure and containment barrier for the experiment, which is a critical safety feature.

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ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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