SNAP 7 PROGRAM TASK 8--STRONTIUM-90 FUELED THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR DEVELOPMENT. Quarterly Progress Report No. 3, May 1, 1961 through July 31, 1961

Technical Report · Wed Oct 31 00:00:00 EST 1962

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4829696· OSTI ID:4829696

West, W

The SNAP 7 program is being conducted for the purpose of developing 4 radioisotope fueled thermoelectric power generation systems. An important phase of this program is the processing of Sr/sup 90/ into heat sources for these systems. The thermoelectric reliability breadboard model and the operating model of the 10-watt thermoelectric generator were assembled and prepared for tests. The SNAP 7B and 7D 60-watt thermoelectric generators were designed, materials were received, and fabrication of components was initiated. Fuel process engineering, nuclear chemistry audit, and manufacturing fuel processing equipment achievements are discussed. (M.C.G.)

• Research Organization: Martin Co. Nuclear Div., Baltimore
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AT(30-3)-217
• NSA Number: NSA-16-003967
• OSTI ID: 4829696
• Report Number(s): MND-P-2483-3
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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STRONTIUM 90
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