Qi Zhongxing admired the young man in front of him.
As a nuclear energy worker, he knows how dangerous things like "nuclear" are.
When he was young, he participated in the manufacture of two bombs. Mr. Deng, who contributed to the two bombs, died of being infected with nuclear radiation. Before his death, even his urine had produced extremely strong radioactivity, and his whole body was in great pain.
At that time, Mr. Deng was only exposed to radiation from nuclear bomb fragments that had not yet fully started the chain reaction.
In contrast, the radiation intensity of spent fuel rods taken out of nuclear power plants is higher, more than ten times higher.
Regardless of whether we can succeed in researching such an extremely dangerous item, our courage alone is worthy of admiration.
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On the side, Xu Chuan didn't think too much.
The research and reuse of nuclear waste was something he had already completed in his previous life.
The danger is indeed there, but it is not as exaggerated as Qi Zhongxing and others imagined.
Nuclear waste is indeed very polluting, and the intense radiation is scary, but there are ways to deal with it.
For example, use radiation-proof concrete, lead, steel and other heavy metal materials to make containers to store nuclear waste or protect against radiation.
For example, the reason why lead can isolate radiation is that its structure is tightly arranged and has a high density; it can effectively prevent rays from passing through, and it can well block X-rays and various radioactive rays.
In hospitals, doctors often wear a lead plate to protect their chests when performing X-ray diagnosis; people working in atomic reactors often wear large lead-containing aprons.
This is the main method currently used by various countries to preserve nuclear waste or protect against radiation - using the high density of materials to resist strong radiation impacts.
Theoretically, any material with high density can be used for radiation protection.
For example, the density of osmium metal is much higher than that of lead. Lead is 11.3437 g/cm3, and osmium is 22.59 g/cm3, which is more than twice as high.
Using osmium to make protective clothing is theoretically better than lead, but correspondingly, such a set of protective clothing would probably weigh several tons.
In addition, osmium is much more expensive than lead, which makes it unsuitable for use as radiation protection materials.
In comparison, you can buy a pound of lead for a few dollars, which is cheap and effective, and is undoubtedly more suitable.
But correspondingly, traditional lead materials also have their own shortcomings when dealing with nuclear radiation.
For example, the current lead shielding materials have problems such as difficulty in wrapping, high exposure dose to workers, and difficulty in ensuring the safety, quality and effectiveness of the shielding.
These shortcomings make it difficult for lead materials to perfectly cope with the impact of nuclear radiation.
Based on this traditional confrontational approach, Xu Chuan adjusted his approach to dealing with radiation impacts.
He no longer considered using traditional high-density materials to deal with radiation impacts, and instead turned his attention to other areas.
The reason why nuclear radiation is so scary is that it can ionize or excite matter.
Ultimately, nuclear radiation is a flow of high-energy microscopic particles released during the transformation of atomic nuclei from one structure or one energy state to another structure or another energy state.
These high-energy particles have extremely strong penetrating power. After the lattice atoms of the nuclear structure material are hit by them, the hit atoms will be dislocated, and at the same time, the original lattice point position will become a vacancy.
Due to the existence of these large numbers of irradiation defects, when a material for nuclear energy undergoes plastic deformation under external load, the movement of its internal dislocations will be affected by the defects produced by irradiation, thus changing its mechanical properties to a great extent.
Such as hardening, embrittlement, creep, fatigue, etc.
This is the so-called material irradiation effect, and it is also the main reason why nuclear waste is currently difficult to process.
Because it is impossible to find a material that can withstand high-intensity radiation spent fuel for a long time.
As for the human body, the tiny high-energy particles in nuclear radiation are like bullets. When they hit the human body, they will act on the human DNA, interrupt the DNA chain, and terminate it physiologically.
Normal cell metabolism.
For the human body, cells also need to be metabolized. Old cells die and the human body replicates new cells based on DNA. However, after nuclear radiation, DNA is broken, and normal new cells cannot be created.
The specific manifestation is bleeding and incapacitation of various organs in the body, and then people follow suit.
This is the scary thing about nuclear radiation. It is like a sharp scalpel that can dismantle materials at the atomic level.
Lead is resistant to radiation because it has a high density and can block most microscopic particles without being disassembled in a short period of time.
In addition to this method, are there other means to combat the scalpel of nuclear radiation?
have!
For example, ‘atomic cycle’ technology!
This is a new method that took Xu Chuan nearly three years to find in his previous life.
The harm of nuclear radiation lies in its super strong ionization ability, which can destroy the grain boundaries, structure and other properties of traditional materials, causing the material to become embrittled, weakened and lose its characteristics.
But what if there was a material whose grain boundary structure could be repaired at a speed that could keep up with the ionizing power of nuclear radiation?
Does that mean it can perfectly intercept nuclear radiation?
The 'Atomic Cycle Technology' is based on this theory.
In past research work, Xu Chuan found a material-'crystalline erbium zirconate'.
This material fits this theory almost perfectly.
It can not only withstand the strong attack of radiation, but also quickly complete self-repair after the grain boundary is ionized, and re-condensate into a stable grain boundary structure.
The main materials that make up "crystalline erbium zirconate", erbium zirconate and erbium titanate, can resist radiation radiation for a long time through the continuous movement of atoms inside the material.
Ceramics made from this material can preserve nuclear waste for a long time, at least for more than 100,000 years.
Subsequently, Xu Chuan followed this route and developed a series of radiation-resistant materials to deal with nuclear radiation.
This is the basis of the mechanism technology of nuclear energy beta radiation energy concentration and conversion into electrical energy.
With these technologies and materials, Xu Chuan dared to face nuclear waste and directly turned the originally extremely dangerous nuclear waste into a tiger in the paper lake.
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After spending a few days at the construction site and discussing with Chief Engineer Qi to determine the functions and styles of some research institutes, Xu Chuan returned to Jinling.
The institute is under construction, and the ten first batch of scientific researchers recruited are familiar with the paper "The Mechanism of Nuclear Energy Beta Radiation Energy Concentration and Conversion into Electric Energy".
In the next month, he has time to do his own things.
In Chen Zhengping's office at Nanjing University, Xu Chuan held two documents in his hands and was flipping through them.
On the opposite side, Chen Zhengping was holding hot tea and introduced: "I have found the research institute you want for you."
"But due to your limited budget, and not all research institutes are willing to sell them, there are not many research institutes I can find here."
"After selection, the two you have are more suitable."
"The first research institute is called the 'Zijin Composite Materials Research Laboratory'. It is small in scale, covering an area of about fifty acres, and has not many scientific researchers. There are currently less than twenty. However, it has both carbon materials and
The research qualifications for polymer energy membrane materials and some equipment are quoted at 13 million."
"The second one is called the 'Advanced Polymer Materials Research Institute'. It is larger in scale, covering an area of about one hundred acres, and has nearly forty doctoral students and master's students. It is mainly engaged in the synthesis, application research and development of polymer energy membrane materials.
and product development.”
"However, it lacks research capabilities in the field of carbon materials, mainly because it does not have talents and complete equipment in this field. It does have the qualifications. The quoted price is 21 million."
"You can take a look at both of these institutes. If it's not suitable, I'll look for it again."
In order to find a suitable research institute, Chen Zhengping also took great pains.
During this time, he read more than two-digit research institute information, and finally picked out these two.
He is an academician, and the scientific research projects he usually directs are worth tens of millions, but he personally selects a materials research institute that can be purchased with twenty million dollars. To do this, he can only say that there is nothing but love.
After carefully reading the two documents in his hand, Xu Chuan said: "Let's just build the first 'Zijin Composite Materials Research Laboratory'. It doesn't matter if the research institute is smaller, as long as it has complete qualifications and equipment."
Chen Zhengping nodded and said: "Okay, then I will arrange for Fan Pengyue to help you handle this matter. We will discuss the price and we should be able to keep it down a little bit."
Hearing this, Xu Chuan's heart moved and he asked: "Senior Brother Fan is still at Nanda?"
Chen Zhengping said 'hmm' and then said: "He is currently studying for a postdoctoral degree and is about to be promoted to assistant. What, do you have any ideas?"
Xu Chuan chuckled and said: "I have other things on hand here, so I may not have much time to manage my own research institute..."
Chen Zhengping's eyelids twitched. At first, he thought Xu Chuan wanted to recruit Fan Pengyue to his research institute. Unexpectedly, he had guessed the recruitment, but the position was completely wrong.
He thought he was a researcher, but turned out to be a formal researcher, but turned out to be a manager.
The gap is huge.
If a scientific researcher takes the management route to advance, he will not be able to sit in the position of supervisor within ten or eight years.
This is still a small and medium-sized research institute. If it is a large research institute or a scientific research institution with a national background, it will take longer.
Now that Xu Chuan has hired Fan Pengyue, he will start directly as a supervisor or even higher, which saves him at least eight years of time.
Although Fan Pengyue is currently doing postdoctoral research with him, he has access to a lot of scientific research resources and projects.
But it’s not bad to follow Xu Chuan.
As the first Chinese Fields Medal winner, Xu Chuan’s access to resources, research funds and research projects will definitely not be less than that of an academician like him.
In contrast, one is a postdoc, and it will take a long time before he can be promoted to professor; the other is managing a research institute, and it can be said that he reaches the top in one step.
Which one to choose, everyone knows.
But can Fan Pengyue be able to shoulder this burden?
Chen Zhengping never thought about whether he should be released or not. What he was considering was whether Fan Pengyue's ability could help Xu Chuan support this research institute.
Compared with Fan Pengyue, who is now thirty years old and still studying for a postdoctoral degree, Chen Zhengping undoubtedly values and likes Xu Chuan more, and he also spares no effort to help Xu Chuan.
With this idea in mind, he raised questions.
Xu Chuan smiled and said: "Senior Brother Fan is still very good. You have learned a lot from your mentor, and he has been helping to manage many of your mentor's projects over the years. I believe in his ability.
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After a pause, he continued: "It's just that the research institute here is not big. The total assets of 20 million are not enough to mentor you for a scientific research project. I hope Senior Brother Fan won't dislike me for being the research institute here.
As long as it’s small.”
Chen Zhengping thought for a while and said, "In this case, I'll give him a call and ask him to come over."
Xu Chuan was not polite and said with a smile: "Sorry for bothering you, teacher."
He has almost reached the ultimate level of squeezing his mentor's wool.
Not only was Chen Zhengping helping to find the research institute, but the managers also had to dig under him.
If it had been anyone else, he would have been kicked out with a broom.
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After receiving Chen Zhengping's call, Fan Peng rushed over in a hurry.
"Junior brother, you are back!"
In the office, Fan Pengyue saw Xu Chuan beside him and greeted him in surprise.
Xu Chuan looked up and down at Fan Pengyue's growing figure, and said with a smile: "Master Xiong seems to be living a good life these past two years."
On the side, Chen Zhengping also smiled and said: "This guy looks more and more like a bear. If he grows some more meat, he will really become a bear."
Hearing this, Fan Pengyue smiled and scratched his head.
Talking about body shape, he has indeed put on a lot of weight recently. When he reaches thirty, he can't help himself.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! But he is a Northeastern man, so isn’t it normal for him to be a little stronger?
After smiling and joking for a few words, Xu Chuan turned to the topic and expressed his thoughts.
Hearing Xu Chuan's invitation, Fan Pengyue was surprised at first, then surprised, and then confused.
He glanced at Xu Chuan, then at Chen Zhengping, and replied carefully: "Well, junior brother, I am still working as a postdoctoral fellow with my mentor, and I have directly taken over the management of a research institute. I am afraid I do not have such ability."
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Speaking of being moved, no one would not be moved by the conditions proposed by Xu Chuan.
Although the research institute is small, it is well-equipped.
On the one hand, it takes several years to be promoted to a professor at Nanjing University; on the other hand, it is to reach the pinnacle of life directly, and no one will be tempted.
But in front of his mentor, Fan Pengyue didn't hesitate to agree directly. After all, Chen Zhengping treated him very well.
Xu Chuan smiled and said: "I just made an agreement with the teacher. Although it is not good to poach my own teacher, I lack a trustworthy person to help me. I have no choice but to ask the teacher to borrow someone."
Chen Zhengping glanced at Xu Chuan and said, "You don't have to think too much about me. This is a good opportunity for you. It's better to follow Xu Chuan than to follow me."
Hearing this, Fan Pengyue took a deep breath and made up his mind: "If this is the case, then I will give it a try."
Xu Chuan smiled and said: "Welcome to join Senior Brother Fan~"
After a pause, he then looked at Chen Zhengping and said shamelessly: "Teacher, I would also like to ask you to be a consultant in the research institute. I don't know if that would be convenient."
Chen Zhengping glanced at Xu Chuan angrily and said, "You kid, isn't it enough to poach Fan Pengyue? Are you even planning on me?"
Xu Chuan chuckled and said, "I'm just getting started in materials science, and there's still a lot I don't understand. Teacher, you can ask me to be a consultant, and I can continue to learn with you and become your student."