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Chloride induced pitting corrosion on beryllium

Institution:

University of Surrey

Dept/School/Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

PhD Supervisor:

Prof J F Watts

Application Deadline:

No more applications being accepted

Funding Availability:

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Research Project

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The aim of this project is to increase the understanding of the role of different types of inclusions in the initiation / incubation stage of pitting corrosion on beryllium. A preliminary model has been developed which requires validation and extension to be able to predict the performance of commercial grades of beryllium under a wide range of environmental conditions.

Whilst at AWE the student, or Research Engineer, will have the opportunity to work with materials not routinely studied elsewhere. This is a great opportunity to become a pioneer in this field with an opportunity to publish papers for which there are currently relatively few articles.

You will be based with the sponsor company AWE for 75% of your time.