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NUCLEAR FUEL (OXIDE) CLAD THERMIONIC CONVERTERS. Quarterly Technical Progress Report for the Period, February 1 through April 30, 1963

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4713817
A revised intermodule lead configuration was incorporated into the double-diode thermionic converter to reduce the extent of back-emission observed in operation of earlier double-diode devices. Completion of fueled emitter component fabrication is reported along with information concerning fabrication and pre-test examination of fuel pellets to be subjected to thermal endurance tests. A vacuum emission test using fuel pellets similar to the fueled emitters was conducted. (J.R.D.)
Research Organization:
martin-Marietta Corp. Aerospace Div., Baltimore
NSA Number:
NSA-17-022272
OSTI ID:
4713817
Report Number(s):
MND-2945-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English