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Research Interests
Techniques used to characterize the relationship between microstructure and thermal conductivity of transuranic materials used for reactor fuel. Particularly using differential scanning calorimetry techniques for measurement of phase transformation temperatures and pulse laser flash as well as photo reflectance methods to measure thermal conductivity on the 100 micron scale.
Study of metallic fuel systems including thermal properties and microstructure with the goal to increase the basic science knowledge of mechanisms for thermal conductivity and thermodynamic behavior.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Material Science and Engineering, University of Florida
Award Date: Aug 9 2022
Master, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida
… → 2012
Master, Engineering Management, Robert Morris University
… → 2006
Bachelor, Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University
… → 1995
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Modern measurement of local radial thermal conductivity of irradiated he-bonded U-10 wt. % Zr annular fuel: A cross-correlative study with electron probe microanalysis techniques
Adkins, C., Goodson, M., Meyer, M., Wright, K., Hisle, E., Yao, T., Capriotti, L., Aitkaliyeva, A. & Pavlov, T., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 624, 156487.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A critical analysis of U-Pu-Zr phase transitions using calorimetric, microstructural, and phase equilibria data
Middlemas, S. & Adkins, C., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 612, 155778.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Electron probe microanalysis of UO<sub>2</sub> for stoichiometry determination
Wright, K. E. & Adkins, C., 2025, Emas 2023 Workshop-17th European Workshop On Modern Developments And Applications In Microbeam Analysis. 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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FAST Irradiations, Postirradiation Examinations, and Modeling of U-Mo for Light Water Reactor Applications
Beausoleil, G., Patnaik, S., Capriotti, L., Fielding, R., Curnutt, B., Oldham, N., Bascom, A., Swearingen, A., Hirschhorn, J., Adkins, C. & Mariani, R., Sep 29 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nuclear Technology. 212, 1, p. 66-82 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of Local Thermal Conductivity and Microstructure of Ultra-Low Burnup U-20 wt% Pu- 10 wt% Zr Alloy
Adkins, C., Hisle, E., Salvato, D., Aitkaliyeva, A. & Yao, T., Jun 2024, p. 560. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) (External organization)
Adkins, C. (Member)
2012 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Nuclear Society (ANS) (External organization)
Adkins, C. (Member)
2007 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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North American Thermal Analysis Society (External organization)
Adkins, C. (Member)
1996 → 2006Activity: Membership › Membership of network