Open AccessPRODUCTION OF STRONTIUM-TITANATE RADIOISOTOPE FUEL FOR SNAP 7B THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR
Author(s) -
Justin L. Bloom
Publication year - 1963
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/4127721
Subject(s) - strontium titanate , thermoelectric generator , strontium , pellets , materials science , thermoelectric effect , strontium 90 , nuclear engineering , radiochemistry , chemistry , nanotechnology , composite material , engineering , physics , nuclear physics , radionuclide , thin film , thermodynamics , organic chemistry
The conversion of strontium-90 to strontium titanate heat source pellets is described. Encapsulation of the fuel in Hastelloy C containers and necessary leak testing, decontamination and calorimetry procedures are covered. Loading of the SNAP 7B thermoelectric generator was accomplished. (auth