Abstract
Silicon carbide (SiC) fiber-reinforced SiC-matrix ceramic composite (SiC/SiC composite) is an attractive material for blanket /first wall structures in fusion power devices. Recent extensive materials R&D efforts are producing advanced SiC/SiC composites substantially different from conventional materials in terms of baseline properties as well as irradiation stability. This paper provides a summary of the recent fusion-relevant progress in development and irradiation effect studies of SiC/SiC composites achieved through Japanese programs and Japan/US collaborative JUPITER(-II) program for fusion materials and blanket engineering.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 155-162 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Fusion Science and Technology |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |