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Tritium transport in nonmetallic solids

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7329474
Nonmetallic solids may be used in fusion reactors as tritium diffusion barriers, insulators, structural components, or protective coatings to lower plasma poisoning from first wall sputtering. The literature on hydrogen permeation, diffusion, and solubility in metals is quite extensive but little information exists on hydrogen transport or solubility in nonmetals. The purpose of the present investigation is to determine hydrogen or tritium permeabilities, diffusivities, and solubilities in nonmetallic solids of potential interest to the CTR program. A considerable amount of information has now been obtained on tritium diffusion coefficients in a variety of nonmetallic solids but the permeabiity and solubility studies are in an early stage.
Research Organization:
North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
E(40-1)-4721
OSTI ID:
7329474
Report Number(s):
CONF-760558-6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English