Tape cast isotropic, fine-grained tungsten for thermo-cyclic loading applications

Mathias Sommerer, Muyuan Li, Ewald Werner, Hubertus Von Dewitz, Steffen Walter, Stefan Lampenscherf, Thomas Arnold

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Abstract

This paper introduces tape casting as a new route for the production of isotropic and fine-grained tungsten components. Microstructural and thermal properties of tape cast tungsten samples are determined. Thermal shock behavior according to the thermo-cyclic loading of standing X-ray anodes is investigated and compared to the behavior of a rolled tungsten grade. The development of surface roughness during the thermal shock loading is discussed in relation to the development of the grain structure and crack pattern. The fine-grained and stable microstructure of the tape cast material exhibits less roughening under such test conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-52
Number of pages14
JournalFusion Engineering and Design
Volume105
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2016

Keywords

  • Fracture
  • HHF
  • Tape casting
  • Thermal shock
  • Tungsten

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