Abstract
Current proposals for the divertor component of a thermonuclear fusion reactor include tungsten and copper as potentially suitable materials. This paper presents the procedures developed for the successful brazing of tungsten to oxygen free high conductivity (OFHC) copper using a fusion appropriate gold based brazing alloy, Orobraze 890 (Au80Cu20). The objectives were to develop preparation techniques and brazing procedures in order to produce a repeatable, defect free butt joint for tungsten to copper. Multiple brazing methods were utilised and brazing parameters altered to achieve the best joint possible. Successful and unsuccessful brazed specimens were sectioned and analysed using optical and scanning electron microscopy, EDX analysis and ultrasonic evaluation. It has been determined that brazing with Au80Cu20 has the potential to be a suitable joining method for a tungsten to copper joint.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1956-1959 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Fusion Engineering and Design |
Volume | 98-99 |
Early online date | 21 Jun 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2015 |
Event | 28th Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT 2014) - San Sebastian, Spain Duration: 29 Sept 2014 → 3 Oct 2014 |
Keywords
- brazing
- characterisation
- copper
- dissimilar
- material
- tungsten