Boron-based materials are critical to nuclear reactor safety and control. Discussions about nuclear power often focus on the fuel that powers reactors, but that power needs guardrails to be safely contained. This is where boron comes in. If you think of enriched uranium as the gasoline in your car, then boron is part of the…

The nuclear power industry is experiencing a renaissance due to the convergence of data centers, AI, advanced computing, and other demanding technologies that need reliable electricity. With the exponential growth of these drivers, bolstered by net-zero decarbonization targets, national security directives, and clean energy initiatives, power demand is rising at an incredible rate. There are…

Dr. Ross Cunningham has more than a decade of experience in materials science, additive manufacturing, and metallurgy. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Engineering and Business from Lehigh University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He can be reached at rcunningham@nslanalytical.com.  In this blog, Dr. Ross Cunningham,…