Thermal Conductivity Effects and Process Variables Study: Final Report Covering the Period 15 July to 15 October 1986

摘要

Purpose of this program was to conduct a thermal conductivity effect and process variables study in order to establish a data base for the development of squeeze-cast plutonium hemishell-shaped components. Pure lead was selected as the study material because it has similar thermal properties to those of plutonium alloy. The low thermal conductivity (0.083 cal/m sup 2 /cm/ sup 0 C/s) of lead provides a means of evaluating the effect of this property on the squeeze casting process in thin-section castings. (ERA citation 12:022868)