Radioisotopic heat source
Patent
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OSTI ID:4127988
Disclosed is a radioisotopic heat source and method for a long life electrical generator. The source includes plutonium dioxide shards and yttrium or hafnium in a container of tantalum-tungsten-hafnium alloy, all being in a nickel alloy outer container, and subjected to heat treatment of from about 1570$sup 0$F to about 1720$sup 0$F for about one h. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-009418
- Assignee:
- to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
- Patent Number(s):
- PAT-APPL-474,548.; US 3909617
- OSTI ID:
- 4127988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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