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Mechanical Properties of LiAIO2 Ceramic Breeder Pellets

M. Barra Caracciolo, C. Alvani, S. Casadio

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 14 / Number 2P1 / September 1988 / Pages 360-363

Technical Paper / Blanket Engineering / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST88-A20268

The mechanical properties (compressive and bending strengths, sound velocity) have been determined for gamma-LiAlO2 pellets produced by different processes at various porosities. A correlation between nondestructive measurements and mechanical strength has been obtained.