State-of-the-art: alumina ceramics for energy applications
The definition of industrial capability for the fabrication of large, high purity ceramic products in commercial quantities was surveyed. This information was provided by a survey of ceramic manufacturers which focused on commercial fabrication capabilities for large, high purity alumina shapes and technologies which can expand current fabrication capabilities. Modern energy production concepts including thermonuclear fusion, coal gasification and magnetohydrodynamic systems require containment materials which resist elevated temperatures, erosion and corrosion, thermal shock and, in some cases, radiation damage. Additional desirable characteristics are electrical insulation, imperviousness to gases and low creep under stress.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM
- OSTI ID:
- 6427213
- Journal Information:
- Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull.; (United States), Vol. 57:2; Conference: Joint fall meeting of the Basic Science and Nuclear Divisions of the American Ceramic Society, Hyannis, MA, USA, 26 Sep 1977
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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