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Title: Interactions of hydrogen isotopes and oxides with metal tubes

Journal Article · · Fusion Science and Technology
OSTI ID:22109412
 [1];  [2]
  1. Idaho National Laboratory, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3860 (United States)
  2. Idaho State Univ., 921 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201 (United States)

Understanding and accounting for interaction of hydrogen isotopes and their oxides with metal surfaces is important for persons working with tritium systems. Reported data from several investigators have shown that the processes of oxidation, adsorption, absorption, and permeation are all coupled and interactive. A computer model has been developed for predicting the interaction of hydrogen isotopes and their corresponding oxides in a flowing carrier gas stream with the walls of a metallic tube, particularly at low hydrogen concentrations. An experiment has been constructed to validate the predictive model. Predictions from modeling lead to unexpected experiment results. (authors)

OSTI ID:
22109412
Journal Information:
Fusion Science and Technology, Vol. 54, Issue 2; Conference: 8. international conference on tritium science and technology, Rochester, NY (United States), 16-21 Sep 2007; Other Information: Country of input: France; 4 refs; ISSN 1536-1055
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English