Published 1992 | Version v1
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Polystyrene shells from pellets containing a chemical blowing agent

Creators

  • 1. Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique, Centre d'Etudes de Limeil-Valenton, Villeneuve saint Georges (France)

Description

A new method for fabricating polystyrene ICF targets has been investigated. A solid solution of polystyrene (PS) containing a chemical blowing agent (CBA) is divided into small granules. These granules are blown into spherical shells in a vertical furnace. By varying the type and amount of CBA as well as furnace parameters, it is possible to produce PS shells 200-600 μm in diameter with wall thicknesses from 4-20 μm. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Laser and Particle Beams
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 485-493.
ISSN
0263-0346
CODEN
LPBEDA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
24073824
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
FABRICATION; FUEL PELLETS; INERTIAL CONFINEMENT; LASER TARGETS; POLYSTYRENE; SHELLS
Descriptors DEC
CONFINEMENT; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC POLYMERS; PLASMA CONFINEMENT; POLYMERS; POLYOLEFINS; POLYVINYLS; TARGETS