Approach to using 3D laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) data to explore the interaction of FLiNaK and FLiBe molten salts with nuclear-grade graphite
Kristian Myhre, Hunter B. Andrews, Dino Sulejmanovic, Cristian I. Contescu, James R. Keiser, Nidia C. Gallego
Abstract
3D LIBS analysis provides insight into interaction of molten salts with nuclear grade graphites, including fluorine and other low-Z elements, through principal component and emission correlation analysis, as well as emission mapping/profiling.
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Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopyGraphitePrincipal component analysisMaterials scienceAnalytical Chemistry (journal)SpectroscopyLaserChemistryMetallurgyEnvironmental chemistryOpticsPhysicsComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceQuantum mechanicsLaser-induced spectroscopy and plasmaIon-surface interactions and analysisNuclear Physics and Applications