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Title: MASS TRANSFER INHIBITOR FOR LIQUID METAL HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4840376

A method is given for restricting the mass transfer of Fe crystals to the cold zone of a liquid Pb and/or Bi heat transfer system. The method comprises suspending Mo powder in the heat transfer system; the Mo powder serves as a nucleus for Fe atoms dissolving from the container surface into the hot liquid metal and prevents the deposition of Fe on cold surfaces and consequent plugging of the system. A suitable Mo concentration is approximates 5 atoms per million atoms of Pb and/or Bi. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-019029
Assignee:
Chrysler Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3036011
OSTI ID:
4840376
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English