BOILING RUBIDIUM AS A REACTOR COOLANT. PREPARATION OF RUBIDIUM METAL, PHYSICAL AND THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES, AND COMPATIBILITY WITH INCONEL
Rubidium metal was investigated as a possible heattransfer medium for an aircraft reactor. The separation of rubidium from other alkali metals by ion exchange was demonstrated. Data are presented on the physical and thermodynamic properties of rubidium and corrosive effects on Inconel at elevated temperatures. It was concluded on the basis of empirical formulas that more heat can be transferred in a boiling rubidium system than in a comparable boiling water system. (C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge School of Reactor Technology, Tenn.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-006090
- OSTI ID:
- 4110145
- Report Number(s):
- CF-55-6-49(Pt.I)
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Decl. July 1, 1960. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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