Accession Number:

AD0915547

Title:

Gas Containment in Combustion Driven Chemical Laser Systems. Volume II. Development of Chemical Absorbents.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. 18 Dec 72-18 Sep 73,

Corporate Author:

TRW SYSTEMS GROUP REDONDO BEACH CA

Personal Author(s):

• Ogren, J. R.

Report Date:

1973-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

73.0

Abstract:

Reaction kinetics of solid absorbents with effluent gases typical of an HF chemical laser were measured. Measurements included the effects of gas pressure, absorbent temperature, extent of reaction, and mode of absorbent preparation and pretreatment. Absorbents included titanium, zirconium, cerium, calcium, magnesium, lithium, sodium, potassium, and numerous alloys thereof. Calcium kinetics were found most favorable for laser system utilization. Author

Descriptors:

• *FLUORIDES
• *CALCIUM
• ABSORBERS(MATERIALS)
• CHEMICAL LASERS
• EFFLUENTS
• DEUTERIUM COMPOUNDS
• TITANIUM
• GASES
• HYDROGEN
• NITROGEN
• SURFACES
• SURFACE PROPERTIES
• X RAY DIFFRACTION
• AMMONIA
• PROCESSING
• PILOT PLANTS
• ZIRCONIUM
• LASER MATERIALS

Subject Categories:

• Physical Chemistry
• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE