Title :
The origin and future of composite aluminium conductors
Author :
Oberly, C.E. ; Ho, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Wright Res. & Dev. Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA
fDate :
1/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A composite conductor with high-purity aluminium filaments in an aluminium alloy matrix has been developed. It retains a very high electrical resistance ratio and yield strength when cooled by liquid hydrogen. In typical cryogenic magnetic applications, the aluminium composite is lighter in weight and more versatile than superconductors at any temperature, as long as large flows of cryogenic hydrogen are permissible
Keywords :
aluminium alloys; cerium alloys; composite materials; conductors (electric); iron alloys; AlFeCe composite conductors; alloy matrix; cryogenic magnetic applications; electrical resistance ratio; filaments; yield strength; Aerodynamics; Aluminum alloys; Annealing; Artificial intelligence; Billets; Conducting materials; Conductors; Intermetallic; Iron; Powders;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
