Welding of unique and advanced alloys for space and high-temperature applications: welding and weldability of iridium and platinum alloys†

S. A. David; R. G. Miller; Z. Feng

doi:10.1080/13621718.2016.1222255

Welding of unique and advanced alloys for space and high-temperature applications: welding and weldability of iridium and platinum alloys^†

S. A. David, R. G. Miller, Z. Feng

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In the last five decades, significant advances have been made in developing alloys for space power systems for spacecraft that travel long distances to various planets. The spacecraft are powered by radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs). The fuel element in RTGs is plutonia. For safety and containment of the radioactive fuel element, the heat source is encapsulated in iridium or platinum alloys. Ir and Pt alloys are the alloys of choice for encapsulating radioisotope fuel pellets. Ir and Pt alloys were chosen because of their high-temperature properties and compatibility with the oxide fuel element and the graphite impact shells. This review addresses the alloy design and welding and weldability of Ir and Pt alloys for use in RTGs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	244-256
Number of pages	13
Journal	Science and Technology of Welding and Joining
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13621718.2016.1222255
State	Published - Apr 3 2017

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