MCL is dedicated to the study of microstructure and micromechanics. Such studies contribute to the understanding of synergistic effects of material degradation in nuclear environments.
This is of cross-cutting relevance to the safe long-term operation of current Nuclear Power Plants, and the safe design for 60+ years operation of advanced nuclear systems.
The facilities include high resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy and microanalysis, Atomic Force Microscopy, high temperature nanoindentation tester, in-situ micromechanical testing inside the SEM.