Electrical Conductivity of Dense Al, Ti, Fe, Ni, Cu, Mo, Ta, and W Plasmas
Abstract
We report measurements of electrical conductivity of eight metals in the plasma state at densities ranging from 0.002 to 0.5 times solid density, and with internal energy from 2 to 30 kJ/gm. Data are presented as functions of internal energy and specific volume. Conductivity is observed to fall as the plasma expands for fixed internal energy, and for all but tantalum and titanium shows a minimum at approximately 0.01 times solid density, followed by an increase as the density decreases further.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA550153
Entities
People
- Alan W. Desilva
- George B. Vunni
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory