Thulium-170 heat source

Patent · Tue Jan 21 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:7008192

Walter, C E; Van Konynenburg, R; Van Sant, J H

This patent describes an isotopic heat source. It comprises; at least one isotopic fuel stack, comprising alternating layers of: thulium oxide; and a low atomic weight diluent for thulium oxide; a heat block defining holes into which the fuel stacks can be placed; at least one heat pipe for heat removal, with the heat pipe being positioned in the heat block in thermal connection with the fuel stack; and a structural container surrounding the heat block.

• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 5082617
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-578118
• OSTI ID: 7008192
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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