ALKALI METAL RESISTANT ELECTRICAL DEVICES

Abstract

The report covers the evaluation of electrical device materials for 600C saturated potassium vapor operation. Conductors, insulators, and magnetic materials were exposed to 600C saturated potassium vapor for various time periods through 5000 hours. Materials were given tests and examinations in the unexposed and exposed conditions, and were evaluated on the basis of this information. Containers for continuously monitoring the electrical resistance of conductors and the d-c magnetic properties of magnetic materials were designed, fabricated, and tested. Processes and techniques were developed for the fabrication of potassium vapor resistant ceramic and/or metal electrical device components. Two 5-kVA transformers were designed, built, and tested to investigate the effects of combined heat, potassium, and electrical and magnetic fields.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0834953

Entities

People

  • A. J. Krause
  • R. E. Stapleton
  • W. H. Snavely

Organizations

  • Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Controlled Atmospheres
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Materials
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Yield Strength

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene