Recent materials compatibility studies in refractory metal-alkali metal systems for space power applications.Advanced Rankine and other proposed space power systems utilize refractory metals in contact with both single-phase and two-phase alkali metals at elevated temperatures. A number of recent compatibility experiments are described which emphasize the excellent compatibility of refractory metals with the alkali metals, lithium, sodium, and potassium, under a variety of environmental conditions. The alkali metal compatibilities of tantalum-, columbium-, molybdenum-, and tungsten-base alloys are discussed.
Document ID
19730041203
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Harrison, R. W.
Hoffman, E. E. (General Electric Co. Cincinnati, Ohio, United States)
Davies, R. L. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Auxiliary Systems
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference; Energy 70