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<p>A new methodology for high-temperature Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (HT-RBS) has been developed to enable <i>in situ</i> material characterization at elevated temperatures. A 3.5&#xa0;MeV proton beam penetrates a 10-µm-thick 316L stainless steel foil mounted on a graphite substrate, with backscattered signals detected using an HT-RBS system. Conventional semiconductor detectors, primarily based on silicon, suffer significant performance degradation at temperatures higher than ~ 60&#xa0;°C due to increased leakage current and noise, leading to signal distortion and failure. To preserve spectral quality, a 5&#xa0;µm aluminum foil shields the detector from thermal radiation, allowing reliable operation up to 900&#xa0;°C at the target. A rotatable shutter provides additional thermal isolation during data collection pauses. <i>In situ</i> measurements of areal density changes of 316L stainless steel were conducted to validate the technique, revealing consistency with the known thermal expansion coefficient. The method facilitates seamless switching between irradiation and analysis, enabling continuous studies. This approach supports <i>in situ</i> investigations of diffusion, void swelling, creep, and corrosion, offering a versatile tool for advanced materials research.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>

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A high-temperature Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry apparatus for in situ material characterization

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    2025年5月6日

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  • Kenneth Cooper,
  • Rijul R. Chauhan,
  • Trevor Parker,
  • Anthony Cecchini,
  • William Patrick Simon II,
  • Frank A. Garner,
  • Lin Shao

摘要

A new methodology for high-temperature Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (HT-RBS) has been developed to enable in situ material characterization at elevated temperatures. A 3.5 MeV proton beam penetrates a 10-µm-thick 316L stainless steel foil mounted on a graphite substrate, with backscattered signals detected using an HT-RBS system. Conventional semiconductor detectors, primarily based on silicon, suffer significant performance degradation at temperatures higher than ~ 60 °C due to increased leakage current and noise, leading to signal distortion and failure. To preserve spectral quality, a 5 µm aluminum foil shields the detector from thermal radiation, allowing reliable operation up to 900 °C at the target. A rotatable shutter provides additional thermal isolation during data collection pauses. In situ measurements of areal density changes of 316L stainless steel were conducted to validate the technique, revealing consistency with the known thermal expansion coefficient. The method facilitates seamless switching between irradiation and analysis, enabling continuous studies. This approach supports in situ investigations of diffusion, void swelling, creep, and corrosion, offering a versatile tool for advanced materials research.

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