Abstract
The fundamentals of the thermionic energy conversion and its potential applications are reviewed. Materials problems associated with thermionic emitters are considered in relation to the following: work function; emissivity; vaporization; thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties; chemical stability; permeation; and stability under nuclear radiation. Cesium purity and materials suitable for collectors, electrical leads, support structures, insulators, and seals are also discussed. Experimental work on problems involved is reviewed. It is concluded that significant developments have occurred recently in all areas of thermionic energy conversion. (40 references) (A.G.W.)
Citation Formats
Allen, R. C., and Skeen, C. H.
MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS FOR THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERSION.
United States: N. p.,
1963.
Web.
Allen, R. C., & Skeen, C. H.
MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS FOR THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERSION.
United States.
Allen, R. C., and Skeen, C. H.
1963.
"MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS FOR THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERSION."
United States.
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title = {MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS FOR THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERSION}
author = {Allen, R. C., and Skeen, C. H.}
abstractNote = {The fundamentals of the thermionic energy conversion and its potential applications are reviewed. Materials problems associated with thermionic emitters are considered in relation to the following: work function; emissivity; vaporization; thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties; chemical stability; permeation; and stability under nuclear radiation. Cesium purity and materials suitable for collectors, electrical leads, support structures, insulators, and seals are also discussed. Experimental work on problems involved is reviewed. It is concluded that significant developments have occurred recently in all areas of thermionic energy conversion. (40 references) (A.G.W.)}
place = {United States}
year = {1963}
month = {Mar}
}
title = {MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS FOR THERMIONIC ENERGY CONVERSION}
author = {Allen, R. C., and Skeen, C. H.}
abstractNote = {The fundamentals of the thermionic energy conversion and its potential applications are reviewed. Materials problems associated with thermionic emitters are considered in relation to the following: work function; emissivity; vaporization; thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties; chemical stability; permeation; and stability under nuclear radiation. Cesium purity and materials suitable for collectors, electrical leads, support structures, insulators, and seals are also discussed. Experimental work on problems involved is reviewed. It is concluded that significant developments have occurred recently in all areas of thermionic energy conversion. (40 references) (A.G.W.)}
place = {United States}
year = {1963}
month = {Mar}
}