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Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Candidates for leadership provide statements: ANS Board of Directors
With the annual ANS election right around the corner, American Nuclear Society members will be going to the polls to vote for a vice president/president-elect, treasurer, and members-at-large for the Board of Directors. In January, Nuclear News published statements from candidates for vice president/president-elect and treasurer. This month, we are featuring statements from each nominee for the Board of Directors.
W. R. Smalley
Nuclear Technology | Volume 1 | Number 5 | October 1965 | Pages 419-424
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NT65-A20552
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Type-348 stainless-steel fuel cladding removed from Yankee Cores I and II was evaluated to confirm its acceptability and to determine its irradiation stability. Visual and metallographic examination revealed that the surface condition of the irradiated fuel rods was excellent, with no evidence of corrosion, cracks, or other cladding defects. The microstructure of the cladding was essentially unchanged as a result of reactor exposure. Although the cladding showed marked increases in hardness and strength, the remaining ductility was demonstrated to be adequate. It is concluded that the Type-348 cladding performed acceptably during operation in Yankee Cores I and II and that it is capable of higher irradiation exposure.
