Tungsten 'too brittle' for nuclear fusion reactors
April 11, 2018, University of Huddersfield
Scientists at the University of Huddersfield have been using world-class new facilities to carry out experiments that could aid the development of nuclear fusion reactors, widely regarded as the "Holy Grail" solution to future energy needs.
By simulating the damage caused by high energy neutrons and alpha particles produced during the fusion process, the Huddersfield researchers have discovered that tungsten – a favoured choice of metal within the reactor – is liable to become brittle, leading to failure.
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