Coatings and Claddings for the Reduction of Plasma Contamination and Surface Erosion in Fusion Reactors

摘要

For the successful operation of plasma devices and future fusion reactors it is necessary to control plasma impurity release and surface erosion. Effective methods to obtain such controls include the application of protective coatings to, and the use of clad materials for, certain first wall components. Major features of the development programs for coatings and claddings for fusion applications will be described together with an outline of the testing program. A discussion of some pertinent test results will be included. (ERA citation 06:027989)