Skip to main content
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Radioisotopic heat source

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4422444

A radioisotopic heat source is described which includes a core of heat productive, radioisotopic material, an impact resistant layer of graphite surrounding said core, and a shell of iridium metal intermediate the core and the impact layer. The source may also include a compliant mat of iridium between the core and the iridium shell, as well as an outer covering of iridium metal about the entire heat source. (Official Gazette)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-002816
Assignee:
to United States Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3767930
OSTI ID:
4422444
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English