Studies of components for AMTEC devices at JPL have focussed on electrode materials, materials and construction of the current collection network, and the β‘‐alumina solid electrolyte. Electrode materials include thin films of molybdenum metal and metal alloys such as PtW and RhW. Surface self‐diffusion coefficients have been determined for Mo electrodes in the temperature range 1050–1200 K, and for RhW at 1125 K. The diffusion coefficients have been used in a grain growth model to predict electrode operating lifetimes at temperatures in this range. Current collection networks sputtered with a thin film of platinum have decreased total electrical resistance in an operating device by 35%. Electrolyte studies have found no mechanical stress or chemical degradation induced by long term operation. Further electrolyte studies have focussed on synthesis of both sodium and potassium β‘‐alumina ceramic. Potassium β‘‐alumina solid electrolyte has potential application in a potassium‐based AMTEC device which operates at a hot side temperature of ∼1000 K.


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    Titel :

    Electrode, current collector, and electrolyte studies for AMTEC cells


    Beteiligte:

    Kongress:

    10th SymposiumùSpace Nuclear Power and Propulsion ; 1993 ; Albuquerque, NM, USA


    Erschienen in:

    AIP Conference Proceedings ; 271 , 2 ; 905-912


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    15.01.1993


    Format / Umfang :

    8 pages





    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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