Daniël Dietrich Stein

Daniel is a researcher at SCK CEN, the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, where he is pursuing a PhD on stainless steel corrosion in liquid lead for advanced nuclear reactor applications. His research examines how oxygen and dissolved metallic elements, particularly iron and nickel, influence the degradation of 316L stainless steel at high temperatures.

 

A central aspect of his work is the use of an electrochemical oxygen pump to control coolant chemistry and investigate corrosion processes during exposure. By combining oxygen consumption measurements with detailed material characterization, he explores the competition between steel dissolution and protective oxide formation. His research aims to improve understanding of steel–coolant interactions and support the development of chemistry control strategies for reliable lead-cooled nuclear systems.