Uranium Foil Analysis

Institute

Professur für Angewandte Kerntechnologien (TUM-ED)

Type

Bachelor's Thesis / Semester Thesis / Student Job /

Content

experimental /  

Description

With the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II) in Garching near Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) operates one of the most powerful and modern neutron sources. TUM‘s leading scientific position in the field of research with neutrons is underpinned by its cooperation with the Jülich Research Centre and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon within the framework of the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ).

Metallic foils are important components in the development and qualification of advanced fuel systems. Within an industrial research project, newly manufactured foils will be examined to assess their quality, homogeneity and microstructure. The work includes metallographic sample preparation as well as characterization using optical and scanning electron microscopy. The results will contribute to the evaluation of the manufacturing quality and further development of the materials.The project can be carried out as a student assistant position or Bachelor’s thesis. Planned start: August 2026.

 

Your Tasks:

Investigate the quality and microstructure of metallic foils from an international research project; Prepare samples by cutting, mounting, grinding and polishing; Characterize the samples using optical and scanning electron microscopy; Identify defects and relevant microstructural features; Analyse the results and contribute to reports and scientific publications.

Requirements

Enrolled in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry or a related field; Interest in microscopy and experimental laboratory work; Careful, reliable and motivated working style.

Possible start

24.08.2026

Contact

Dr. Jingyi Shi
Jingyi.Shifrm2.tum.de

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