SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 6, 2025Interesting Engineering

US tests super nuclear reactor steel at 1112°F in push for future fusion power

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Advanced steel for fusion reactors swells under high radiation, as titanium-carbide particles dissolve at higher levels, causing expansion; researchers suggest increasing particle density to prevent swelling in future reactors.

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