General information
Organisation
The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas :
• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.
Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16000 technicians, engineers, researchers and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.
The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France
Reference
SL-DES-25-0045
Thesis topic details
Category
Engineering science
Thesis topics
Stabilization of secondary phases in nanoreinforced ferritic steels: High-throughput screening approach of chemical compositions
Contract
Thèse
Job description
Ferritic steels reinforced by oxide dispersion strengthening (ODS) are considered for use in 4th Generation and fusion nuclear reactors due to their excellent thermomechanical properties and stability under irradiation. However, these steels are weakened by secondary phases resulting from complex interactions between alloying elements and interstitials (C, N, O) introduced during their processing. Some alloying elements (such as Nb, V, Zr, Hf) could potentially stabilize these undesirable phases and mitigate their detrimental effects on the mechanical behavior of ODS steels. This thesis aims to develop a high-throughput screening method to identify optimal alloy compositions by combining rapid fabrication and characterization techniques. The PhD student will synthesize various compositions of ODS steels through powder metallurgy and carry out chemical, microstructural, and mechanical characterizations. This work will enhance the understanding of interstitial stabilization mechanisms and propose effective methodologies for characterizing new materials. The PhD student will gain in-depth knowledge in metallurgy and data processing, providing opportunities in industry, nuclear start-ups, and research.
University / doctoral school
Thesis topic location
Site
Saclay
Requester
Position start date
01/10/2025
Person to be contacted by the applicant
Josserand Guillaume
guillaume.josserand@cea.fr
CEA
DES/DRMP//LTMEx
01.69.08.81.57
Tutor / Responsible thesis director
GLORIANT Thierry
Thierry.Gloriant@insa-rennes.fr
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées
UMR CNRS 6226 - Sciences Chimiques de Rennes
Thierry GLORIANT
UMR CNRS 6226 - Sciences Chimiques de Rennes Equipe Chimie-Métallurgie
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées
20, Avenue des Buttes de Coesmes
CS 14315
F-35043 RENNES cedex
+33 (0)2 23 23 82 41
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