An innovative approach involves applying a tantalum coating to stainless steel using the cold spray method. Surprisingly, the material is excellent at absorbing the hydrogen particles needed for compact fusion devices, marking a historic leap in reactor wall technology.
The simplicity of the cold spray method not only makes it practical, but also allows for on-site repairs, reducing costs and downtime.
Researchers who are pioneers in bringing cold spray technology to nuclear energy plan to use the material in the Wisconsin HTS Axisymmetric Mirror (WHAM) experiment, bringing us one step closer to the future of unlimited fusion energy.
Source: Ferra
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