Ceramics for applications in fusion systems

Six critical applications for ceramics in fusion systems are reviewed, and structural and electrical problem areas discussed. Fusion neutron radiation effects in ceramics are considered in relation to fission neutron studies. A number of candidate materials are proposed for further evaluation.

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Published in:Journal of nuclear materials 1979-12, Vol.85-86, p.392-404
Main Author: Clinard, F.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
360106 - Metals & Alloys- Radiation Effects
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700209 - Fusion Power Plant Technology- Component Development & Materials Testing
ACTINIDE COMPOUNDS
ALKALINE EARTH METAL COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM OXIDES
BARYON REACTIONS
BERYLLIUM COMPOUNDS
BERYLLIUM OXIDES
BLISTERS
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
CALCIUM FLUORIDES
CALCIUM HALIDES
CARBIDES
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CERAMICS
CHALCOGENIDES
DATA
DATA FORMS
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL INSULATORS
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
ELECTROLYSIS
FIRST WALL
FLUORIDES
FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
HADRON REACTIONS
HALIDES
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
INFORMATION
ISOLATED VALUES
LINERS
LYSIS
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
MAGNESIUM OXIDES
MATERIALS SCIENCE
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
NEUTRON REACTIONS
NITRIDES
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
NUCLEAR REACTIONS
NUCLEON REACTIONS
NUMERICAL DATA
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
PNICTIDES
RADIATION EFFECTS
SILICON CARBIDES
SILICON COMPOUNDS
SILICON NITRIDES
SPUTTERING
SWELLING
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE
TENSILE PROPERTIES
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
THERMONUCLEAR REACTOR MATERIALS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTOR WALLS
THORIUM COMPOUNDS
THORIUM OXIDES
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
ZIRCONIUM COMPOUNDS
ZIRCONIUM OXIDES
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Summary:Six critical applications for ceramics in fusion systems are reviewed, and structural and electrical problem areas discussed. Fusion neutron radiation effects in ceramics are considered in relation to fission neutron studies. A number of candidate materials are proposed for further evaluation.
ISSN:0022-3115
1873-4820
DOI:10.1016/0022-3115(79)90521-X