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High-Temperature Electrostatic Levitator

Authors :
Rhim, Won-Kyu
Chung, Sang K
Source :
NASA Tech Briefs. 18(1)
Publication Year :
1994
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1994.

Abstract

High-temperature electrostatic levitator provides independent control of levitation and heating of sample in vacuum. Does not cause electromagnetic stirring in molten sample (such stirring causes early nucleation in undercooling). Maintenance of levitating force entails control of electrostatic field and electrical charge on sample.

Subjects

Subjects :
Fabrication Technology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0145319X
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
NASA Tech Briefs
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19940000028
Document Type :
Report