NASA NTRS · 19910019984
Advanced materials for space nuclear power systems
Abstract
The overall philosophy of the research was to develop and characterize new high temperature power conversion and radiator materials and to provide spacecraft designers with material selection options and design information. Research on three candidate materials (carbide strengthened niobium alloy PWC-11 for fuel cladding, graphite fiber reinforced copper matrix composites for heat rejection fins, and tungsten fiber reinforced niobium matrix composites for fuel containment and structural supports considered for space power system applications is discussed. Each of these types of materials offers unique advantages for space power applications.
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Titran, Robert H., Grobstein, Toni L., Ellis, David L.. 1991-01-01. Advanced materials for space nuclear power systems. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910019984
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