Low temperature ion source for calutrons

Patent · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:863815

Veach, Allen M ^[1]

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1. Oak Ridge, TN

A new ion source assembly for calutrons has been provided for the efficient separation of elements having high vapor pressures. The strategic location of cooling pads and improved insulation permits operation of the source at lower temperatures. A vapor valve constructed of graphite and located in a constantly increasing temperature gradient provides reliable control of the vapor flow from the charge bottle to the arc chamber. A pronounced saving in calutron operating time and equipment maintenance has been achieved with the use of the present ion source.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4253026
• OSTI ID: 863815
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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