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Techniques for lithium removal from 1040$sup 0$C aged tantalum alloy T-111

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4388428
Liquid-ammonia and vacuum-distillation techniques were found to be satisfactory for removing lithium from 1040 deg C aged T-111 (tantalum-8% tungsten-2% hafnium). Results of ductility tests and chemical analysis show that these two methods are adequate for removing lithium without embrittlement or contamination of the T--111. Moist air exposure of T-111 with traces of lithium on the surface produced mixed results. Some specimens were ductile; others were brittle. Brittle T-111 had an increased hydrogen content. Water removal of lithium from T-111 caused brittleness and an increased hydrogen concentration. (auth)
Research Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, Ohio (USA). Lewis Research Center
NSA Number:
NSA-29-005453
OSTI ID:
4388428
Report Number(s):
N--73-20590; NASA-TM-X--2775
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English