MATERIALS FOR SPACE-POWER LIQUID METALS SERVICE.

Abstract

This memorandum deals with the use of liquid metals in advanced spacepower plants. The principal liquid-metal candidates for such applications are mercury, NaK, potassium, lithium, cesium, and sodium. These metals are used primarily as heat-transfer media and as working fluids at high temperatures. This memorandum identifies specific areas for molten metal use and discusses the materials, problems, and developments associated with their containment. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 05, 1965
Accession Number
AD0473754

Entities

People

  • Eugene M. Simons
  • John A. Demastry
  • John H. Stang

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fluids
  • Heat Transfer
  • High Temperature
  • Liquid Metals
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Potassium

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster