Self-healing Ceramic (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Self-healing Ceramic

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In yttria-stabilized zirconia (top), the defects produced by radiation are few and far between, having less impact on the properties of the material. In zircon (bottom), the defects are clustered, which could compromise the material's integrity.

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Pacific Northwest National Labortory

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