Overview of coating and compatibility research for Fusion Energy in the U.S

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Abstract

Planning for a U.S. test blanket module to operate in the internationally-sponsored ITER reactor has focused attention on the many coating and compatibility issues that will need to be solved before fusion energy moves from concept to commercial reality. Examples are given for (1) a dual-layer, electrically-resistant coating as a potential solution to reduce the magnetohydrodynamic pressure drop with liquid Li and (2) materials compatibility issues with eutectic Pb-Li for conventional alloys and SiC/SiC composites. Because of the reduced activity of Li in Pb-Li, a wider range of functional materials can be considered in this system. Nevertheless, an Al 2O3 scale on FeCrAl was transformed to LiAlO2 after exposure to Pb-Li at 800°C.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh Temperature Corrosion and Protection of Materials 7 - Selected, peer Reviewed Papers from 7th International Symposium on High Temperature Corrosion and Protection of Materials
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages549-558
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780878493609
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event7th International Symposium on High Temperature Corrosion and Protection of Materials - Les Embiez, France
Duration: May 18 2008May 23 2008

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume595-598 PART 1
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference7th International Symposium on High Temperature Corrosion and Protection of Materials
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLes Embiez
Period05/18/0805/23/08

Keywords

  • Fusion energy
  • Liquid metals
  • Lithium
  • Refractory metals
  • SiC composites

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