An Analytical Study on Liquid Cesium Purification in View of Current and Projected Needs

Download or read book An Analytical Study on Liquid Cesium Purification in View of Current and Projected Needs written by Richard H. Herald and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of liquid alkali metals as a heat transfer medium or motive fluid for power conversion systems has increased significantly in recent years and has created new demands in the area of liquid alkali metal handling technology. Contaminants existing in liquid alkali metal systems may exert deleterious effects on thermophysical properties, corrosivity and handlin characteristics. This paper presents an analytical study on the physicochemical and kinetic aspects of liquid cesium purification, employing the hot gettering technique. The properties and various aspects of handling sodium, potassium, rubidium and cesium are reviewed. Typical sources of contamination are discussed. (Author).