High-temperature compatibility study of iridium (DOP-26 alloy) with graphite and plutonia

Technical Report · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5694780· OSTI ID:5694780

Axler, K M; Eash, D T

This report outlines the materials compatibility tests conducted on DOP-26 iridium alloy and carbon. The carbon used was in the form of woven graphite as present in the impact shell used to encase plutonia in nuclear heat sources. In addition, compatibility tests of the DOP-26 alloy with plutonia are described. The reactivity observed in both systems is discussed. 4 refs., 6 figs.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5694780
• Report Number(s): LA-11127-MS; ON: DE88005111; TRN: 88-008394
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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