Ceramics for fusion devices

Conference · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02833419· OSTI ID:7183069

Clinard, Jr, F W

Ceramics are required for a number of applications in fusion devices, among the most critical of which are magnetic coil insulators, windows for RF heating systems, and structural uses. Radiation effects dominate consideration of candidate materials, although good pre-irradiation properties are a requisite. Materials and components can be optimized by careful control of chemical and microstructural content, and application of brittle material design and testing techniques. Future directions for research and development should include further extension of the data base in the areas of electrical, structural, and thermal properties; establishment of a fission neutron/fusion neutron correlation including transmutation gas effects; and development of new materials tailored to meet the specific needs of fusion reactors.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 7183069
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-84-1354; CONF-840570-1; ON: DE84011409
• Resource Relation: Journal Volume: 6; Journal Issue: 2; Conference: Materials for future energy systems conference, Washington, DC, USA, 1 May 1984; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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