EFFECT OF GETTERING MATERIALS ON HOT TRAP PERFORMANCE IN A LIQUID SODIUM SYSTEM.
Abstract
An analytical study directed toward determining the effect of different gettering materials on hot trap performance in liquid sodium is described. Experimental data on the oxygen removal rates obtainable in 1200 F sodium using 87% zirconium plus 13% titanium and 80% zirconium plus 20% yttrium are presented. Data showing the equilibrium oxygen concentration in 1200 F sodium with zirconium are also presented. The ultimate hot trap capacity of several devices of different sizes along with the predicted hot trap performance characteristics of each device in 1200 F sodium are presented. Additionally, a hot trap and mechanical particle separator design is proposed. On the basis of the results and observations of this study, it is concluded that the above-mentioned gettering material alloys should be very effective in reducing the oxygen concentration in alkali metals to very low levels. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0803567
Entities
People
- Richard H. Herald
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory