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**User Center Contacts**

**Materials Analysis** -- Dr. Larry Allard (865-574-4981)
<allardlfjr@ornl.gov>

**Diffraction** --- Dr. Andrew Payzant (865-574-6538)
<payzanta@ornl.gov>

> Thermography & Thermophysical Properties -- Dr. Ralph Dinwiddie
> (865-574-7599) [**dinwiddier@ornl.gov**](mailto:dinwiddier@ornl.gov)
>
> **Residual Stress** -- Dr. Camden Hubbard (865-574-4472)
> [hubbardcr@ornl.gov](../../../../../../../../htm/UserProposal2005/hubbardcr@ornl.gov)
>
> **Mechanical Characterization & Analysis** -- Dr. Edgar Lara-Curzio
> (865-574-1749)
> [laracurzioe@ornl.gov](../../../../../../../../htm/UserProposal2005/laracurzioe@ornl.gov)
>
> **Friction, Wear, & Machinability** -- Dr. Peter Blau (865-574-5377)
> <blaupj@ornl.gov>

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+---+-----------+---------+----------------+---------------------+-----+

**Proposed Research**

*In paragraph form, summarize your proposed research project below,
answering each question. Please be sure to address each point.*

1\. [Background]{.underline}:

## Describe the larger R&D effort to which this proposal belongs.

> **     **

## B. Which aspect will be affected by the outcome of your research at HTML (e.g., solving a production problem, testing of a fundamental theory, or developing a new product)? {#b.-which-aspect-will-be-affected-by-the-outcome-of-your-research-at-html-e.g.-solving-a-production-problem-testing-of-a-fundamental-theory-or-developing-a-new-product .unnumbered}

> **     **
>
> C. State specific relationship of proposed work to the Department of
> Energy's transportation technologies. See
> <http://www.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/>.
>
> **     **

## D. If successful, what would be the economic impact (e.g., energy savings, implications for improved processes or products, money saved, jobs created or saved, implications for improved energy efficiency)?  {#d.-if-successful-what-would-be-the-economic-impact-e.g.-energy-savings-implications-for-improved-processes-or-products-money-saved-jobs-created-or-saved-implications-for-improved-energy-efficiency .unnumbered}

>      

2\. [Funding]{.underline}:

## A. Please indicate the funding agency that is sponsoring this research  {#a.-please-indicate-the-funding-agency-that-is-sponsoring-this-research .unnumbered}

##  DOE, DOD, NASA, NSF, Homeland Security {#doe-dod-nasa-nsf-homeland-security .unnumbered}

##  Other (specify      ) {#other-specify .unnumbered}

## B. Title of sponsored project (if applicable) {#b.-title-of-sponsored-project-if-applicable .unnumbered}

##        {#section .unnumbered}

## C. If a university is the submitter of project, please provide name of industrial organization funding your project (if applicable). {#c.-if-a-university-is-the-submitter-of-project-please-provide-name-of-industrial-organization-funding-your-project-if-applicable. .unnumbered}

##        {#section-1 .unnumbered}

3\. [Problem]{.underline}: What problem are you trying to solve? Why?

**     **

4\. [Experimental Approach]{.underline}: (*Detailed test matrix
requested in Q. 14*). Reason for selecting each instrument and
information you hope to obtain from use of each selected instrument.

     

5\. Total number of days requested for project: **  ** (not to exceed
30)

6\. [Dates Requested]{.underline}: List three possible dates to visit
HTML, mm/dd/yyyy, keeping in mind badge processing time. (Note: HTML
procedure requires that users analyze data at the HTML in collaboration
with HTML staff. Please allow time for this analysis.)

Date(s) 1: **     ** Date(s) 2: **     ** Date(s) 3: **     **

7\. [Literature References]{.underline}:

> a\) List up to five of the most pertinent references from your
> literature study about this research problem.

Reference 1: **     **

Reference 2: **     **

Reference 3: **     **

Reference 4: **     **

Reference 5: **     **

> b\) If you have published related papers, list up to five of these and
> attach reprints.

Reference 6:      

Reference 7:      

Reference 8:      

Reference 9:      

Reference 10:      

8\. Material(s) to be examined:

*(Choose from the pull-down menus by double-clicking on "Specify"
field.)*

  ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------------
  Type         Form         Composition   Usage        Intended
                                                       Application

                                                       

  Other:       Other:       Other:        Other:       Other:      
  ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------------

9\. Is there any danger (to workers and/or equipment) associated with
the proposed sample or sample environment? Yes No

If yes, please specify risks below and how they will be managed.

> **     **

10\. Safety: Please check if any of the following apply to any of the
samples.

[N/A]{.underline} [Toxic]{.underline} [Corrosive]{.underline}
[Radioactive]{.underline} [Flammable]{.underline}
[Explosive]{.underline} [Other]{.underline}

For all checked boxes **except** N/A, please attach MSDS or provide
other information.

     

11\. [Previous Characterization]{.underline}:

> Please provide property and characterization data that have previously
> been collected that will help HTML staff understand the nature of the
> specimen. Reference papers listed in #7.b or include photos, graphs,
> micrographs, and tables or other evidence of the micro-structure of
> the test specimens. What additional characterizations will be done
> prior to your visit to the HTML?
>
> **     **

12\. **Instruments Requested for This Proposal**

[Instruments by Center]{.underline} *(six tables follow)*

**Materials Analysis -- Larry Allard (865-574-4981) --
<allardfjr@ornl.gov>**

  -------------------------------------------- ---------- -----------------
  Instrument                                   Remote\*   Check All That
                                                          Apply

  Hitachi HF-2000 FEG-AEM                                 

  Hitachi S-4700 FEG-SEM                                  

  Hitachi FB-2000 FIB Micro Mill                          

  Hitachi S3400 Environmental SEM                         

  JEOL 8200 Electron Microprobe                           

  JEOL 2200FS-AC Aberration-corrected FE-TEM              

  JEOL 6500 Low-voltage Microprobe,                       
  Microcalorimeter EDS                                    

  K-Alpha X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer                

  Phi 680 FE -- Scanning Auger Nanoprobe                  

  \*Remote access available, check if                     
  required.                                               
  -------------------------------------------- ---------- -----------------

**Diffraction (Neutron & X-Ray) Andrew Payzant (865-574-6538) --
<payzanta@ornl.gov>**

+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
| Instrument            | Type                          | Check All    |
|                       |                               | That Apply   |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
| X-ray Diffraction     | High-Temperature              | Temp:        |
|                       |                               |              |
|                       | Maximum temperature needed    |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
|                       | Low-Temperature               |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
|                       | Room-Temperature              |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
| Neutron\* Diffraction | 1600°C Vacuum Furnace         |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
|                       | Controlled Atmosphere         |              |
|                       | Furnace - 1200°C (air)        |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
|                       | Room Temperature              |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
| Synchrotron High-Flux | RT Capillary Mount            |              |
| Beam Line (at NSLS)   |                               |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
|                       | Buehler Furnace               |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
|                       | Capillary Furnace             |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+
| \*Joint venture       |                               |              |
| facility with Primary |                               |              |
| Funding for HFIR from |                               |              |
| DOE's Basic Energy    |                               |              |
| Sciences              |                               |              |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------+--------------+

Residual Stress/Texture -- Cam Hubbard (865-574-4472) --
<hubbardcr@ornl.gov>

  ------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------
  Instrument                     Type                            Check
                                                                 All That
                                                                 Apply

  Neutron\* Diffraction Residual Large Specimen XYZ Stage        
  Stress Mapping (Macro)                                         

                                 Small Specimen KAPPA            

                                 2-Circle Orienter               

                                 Load Frame                      

  Neutron\* Powder Diffraction   1600°C Vacuum Furnace           
  (High Temperature                                              
  Furnace/Microstresses)                                         

                                 Controlled Atmosphere Furnace - 
                                 1200°C (air)                    

                                 Room Temperature                

  XRD X'Pert pro with Anton Paar                                 
  Hot Stage                                                      

  XRD Polycrystal-Texture-Stress Rotating anode                  
  Goniometer                                                     

                                 Standard X-ray tube             

  Synchrotron High-Flux X-ray                                    
  Beam Line                                                      

  XRD TEC Large Specimen                                         
  Goniometer                                                     

  \*Joint-Venture facility with                                  
  primary funding for HFIR from                                  
  DOE's Basic Energy Sciences                                    
  ------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------

Thermography & Thermophysical Properties -- Ralph Dinwiddie
(865-574-7599) <dinwiddierb@ornl.gov>

  ---------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
  Instrument                                           Check All 
                                                       That      
                                                       Apply     

  Differential Scanning Calorimeter -- DSC                       

  Dilatometer - Bilayer                                          

  Dilatometer -- Dual Push Rod (1500°C)                          

  Dilatometer -- High Speed Quenching, Deformation, or           
  Cryogenic Cooling                                              

  Dilatometer -- High Temperature (2400°C)                       

  Electrical Resistivity                                         

  High Temperature Seebeck Coefficient/Electrical                
  Resistivity                                                    

  Thermal Analysis -- Simultaneous DTA/TG                        

  Thermal Analysis -- High Mass TGA                              

  Thermal Conductivity -- 3-Omega System                         

  Thermal Conductivity -- Lock in IR Camera                      

  Thermal Constants Hot Disk System                              

  Thermal Diffusivity -- LaserPit in-plane                       

  Thermal Diffusivity -- Laser Flash                             

  Thermal Diffusivity -- Xenon Flash                             

  Thermography -- IR Camera                            offsite   

  Hyperspectral Imaging                                offsite   

  Thermosonic NDE                                                

  Total Hemispherical Emittance                                  
  ---------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------

Friction, Wear, and Machinability -- Peter Blau (865-574-5377) --
<blaupj@ornl.gov>

  --------------------------------------------------- -------------------
  Instrument                                          Check All That
                                                      Apply

  Compact Grindability Test System                    

  Continuous Loop Abrasion Test                       

  Durometer -- Elastomer Hardness Tester              

  EMD Legend Coordinate Measuring Machine             

  High-Temperature Oscillatory Scuffing Tester        

  Image Analyzer                                      

  KSI-2000 Scanning Acoustic Microscope               

  Mahr Formtester                                     

  Microindentation Hardness Tester, High temperature  

  Microindentation Hardness Tester, Room temperature  

  Multi-mode Rolling/Sliding Friction & Wear          

  Nikon Optical Comparator                            

  Pin-On-Disk, High temperature                       

  Pin-On-Disk, Room temperature                       

  Reciprocating friction/wear, High-load              

  Reciprocating friction/wear, Low-load               

  Repetitive Impact Testing System                    

  Scratch Test, Instrumented (Revetest)               

  Scratch Test, Portable                              

  Subscale Disk Brake Material Tester                 

  Laser Surface Profile Measuring System (noncontact) 

  Stylus Surface Profile Measuring System             
  --------------------------------------------------- -------------------

**Mechanical Characterization & Analysis -- Edgar Lara-Curzio
(865-574-1749) -- <laracurzioe@ornl.gov>**

  --------------------------------------------------- -------------------
  Instrument                                          Check All That
                                                      Apply

  Biaxial Test System (Torsion/Tension-Compression)   

  Dilor XY800 Raman Microprobe                        

  Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer                         

  Electromechanical Test System                       

  FEA/Reliability Analysis                            

  Flexure Test Facility                               

  Hardness Tester                                     

  Micromechanical Test System                         

  Nanoindenter                                        

  Resonant Ultrasound Spectrometer                    

  Servohydraulic Test System                          

  Tensile Test Facility                               

  Thermal Shock Facility                              

  Thermomechanical Analyzer                           

  Ultrasonic Modulus System                           

  Universal Test Machine                              
  --------------------------------------------------- -------------------

14\. [Detailed Experimental Matrix]{.underline}

> Provide a detailed experimental test matrix in tabular form. The
> matrix must show:

 Planned experiments (for each instrument checked above give test
materials, temperature range, environment, other details about
experimental conditions and requested time on that instrument);

 Replicates (if any) or why no replicates are planned;

 If matrix is from a formal design of experiments, provide the
quantitative levels for each factor;

 Please discuss with HTML contact for each instrument to estimate time.

**Test Matrix Table** *(insert in field box here, or send as file to
HTML per instructions on last page)*

**     **

15\. Previous Experience:

(List previous experience on each instrument requested in the
experimental plan.)

**     **

16\. [Sample Preparation]{.underline}:

Users must bring fully prepared samples to the HTML. (*Discuss
appropriate preparation techniques with HTML contact.*) Exceptions can
be made on a case-by-case basis. HTML can provide some sample
preparation for a fee. If you feel you may need this service, please
discuss it with your HTML contact. **[Users needing sample preparation
must provide up-front payment for this service.]{.underline}**

Need Sample Preparation

Do Not Need Sample Preparation

17\. [Verification of non-competition]{.underline}: Please state, in
your own words, the reason(s) you propose research at the HTML. In order
to satisfy our non-competition requirement, your response MUST identify
one or more instrument capabilities or features of the HTML User Program
that are UNIQUE -- i.e., not available elsewhere. It is the policy of
the HTML not to compete with private companies that provide testing
services. The Department of Energy funds the HTML to complement the
research capabilities of U.S.-based industry and universities with
unique, state-of-the-art expertise and equipment.

> Following are examples of appropriate responses:
>
> \(a\) The HTML User Program allows our researcher to participate in
> the experiments as an active, hands-on experimenter, and thus
> contributes to solving the research problem and brings knowledge back
> to our organization;
>
> \(b\) The HTML offers a unique combination of research instruments
> unavailable elsewhere;
>
> \(c\) The HTML staff has essential expertise applicable to our
> research problem;
>
> \(d\) Working with the HTML staff provides a significant training or
> educational experience that is unavailable at "for-hire" testing
> facilities.

**     **

18\. [Intent to Publish]{.underline}

As a condition for performing no-cost nonproprietary research at the
HTML, the Department of Energy requires Users to publish any publishable
results from their research (this supersedes publication requirements of
other funding agencies). Note: Proprietary Users are not required to
publish. ***HTML technical staff must be listed as co-authors and must
be given an opportunity to review the publication or presentation
abstract prior to submission.*** [The results must be submitted for
publication within six months of completion of the
research]{.underline}. Results are typically published in peer-reviewed
journals, proceedings, or presentations at technical conferences. Please
provide a plan for publication in journal or conference proceedings.

Title of journal: **     **

Name of conference: **     **

Date of anticipated submission: **     **

19\. Are you a past HTML User? Yes No

If so, please list *(in entry field following)* all prior user projects
and the publications related to your HTML User projects:

**     **

20\. If this proposal is accepted by the High Temperature Materials
Laboratory User Program, the spokesperson will receive via e-mail a
"Spokesperson Affirmation Statement" that contains the specific language
referred to in the following paragraph, as well as provisions related to
safety and other requirements governing research at the HTML and the Oak
Ridge National Laboratory. The Statement must be executed by the
spokesperson and received by the HTML Office prior to final approval
being granted.

When research results are published, the acknowledgement statement
**[and]{.underline}** Disclaimer Notice contained in the "Spokesperson
Affirmation Statement" **[must]{.underline}** appear on each report,
manuscript or document submitted for publication.

Proposal submitted by:

**[     ]{.underline}** [     ]{.underline}

Spokesperson Name and Title Date

*When all applicable check boxes are marked and all information has been
entered in the proposal fields, please save the proposal in Word format
(not as a PDF). Then e-mail the proposal to the following e-mail link.
Supporting materials such as figures or article reprints may also be
sent to this link. Please be sure the name of each file clearly
indicates the company or university submitting the proposal or support
materials.*

<htmluser@ornl.gov>