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Development of high field superconductors for fusion energy applications. Progress report, 9/1/83-11/30/83

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6450187
Methods for producing both the bronze and the high tin type of composite Nb/sub 3/Sn conductors are reported. In addition, an experiment was devised to examine the feasibility of vapor depositing aluminum on niobium sheet and then rolling it up to form a ''jelly roll'' type Nb/sub 3/Al conductor. A billet was assembled for extrusion of a copper clad niobium tube. This will be used for forming the basic filament in high tin type conductors. Experiments were made to test the feasibility of assembling tin cored filaments into billets and extruding with heavy lubrication at room temperature in order to improve interfilamentary bonding without melting the tin. A 200 pound ingot of a bronze titanium alloy is being cast.
Research Organization:
Supercon, Inc., Natick, MA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC01-80ER52068
OSTI ID:
6450187
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/52068-T11; ON: DE86004838
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English