Published May 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Improved performance of TiC-coated graphite limiters by surface texturing

  • 1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
  • 2. GA Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA (USA)
  • 3. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)

Description

TiC-coated graphite limiters are currently in wide use as tokamak limiters. These limiters usually suffer a groove type of damage caused by plasma disruptions. A surface texturing treatment is described that reduces the occurrence of this type of damage. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Nucl. Mater.
Journal Volume
123
Journal Issue
1-3
Series
CODEN: JNUMA.;J. Nucl. Mater.
Journal Page Range
1177-1179
ISSN
0022-3115

Conference

Title
3. topical meeting on fusion reactor materials.
Dates
19-22 Sep 1983.
Place
Albuquerque, NM (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
16008274
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COATINGS; FAILURES; GRAPHITE; LIMITERS; PERFORMANCE; PLASMA DISRUPTION; SURFACE TREATMENTS; TEXTURE; THERMAL STRESSES; TITANIUM CARBIDES
Descriptors DEC
CARBIDES; CARBON; CARBON COMPOUNDS; ELEMENTS; NONMETALS; STRESSES; TITANIUM COMPOUNDS; TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS

Optional Information

Contract/Grant/Project number
Contract DE-AC04-76-DP00789
Notes
Also published as report Conf-830942--80; SAND--84-0127.