Redefinition and Improvement of Metal Vapor Release Technology.

Abstract

This report presents the results of laboratory investigations which involved optimization studies of advanced concepts in atmospheric release technology in terms of barium vapor yield (efficiency) and increased safety. One of the most promising reactions which was identified was the reaction between Titanium and boron (in the condensed phase) to form Titanium diboride, and heat. The heat from this reaction is used to vaporize barium. Laboratory tests of the Titanium/Boron/Barium system produced a maximum yield of Barium vapor in the amount of 41.2% of the total mixture chemical weight. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044538

Entities

People

  • Fred N. Alyea
  • Joseph A. Golden
  • Peter D. Zavitsanos

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Boiling Point
  • Chemistry
  • Databases
  • Elements
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Loss
  • Hot Water
  • Hot Wire
  • Metal Vapors
  • Metals
  • Thermodynamic Properties
  • Titanium
  • Vapor Pressure
  • Vapors

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Software Engineering
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.