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Overview of Containerless Processing Technologies*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

M. Barmatz
M. Barmatz*
Affiliation:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91109
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Abstract

In the near future, a large segment of the scientific community will have an opportunity to perform materials processing experiments on the Space Shuttle in the reduced gravity environment of space. Many of these experiments will require containerless processing techniques that provide manipulation and control of weightless (molten) materials without physical contact with container walls or other holding devices. A variety of containerless processing technologies are now being developed for space and ground-based materials processing facilities. The utilization of air jets or high intensity acoustic, electromagnetic or electrostatic fields can produce forces that support and manipulate materials. Most of the present containerless research is directed toward the development of high temperature systems capable of melting and resolidifying materials. This paper will review the materials processing capabilities and level of developmental progress of each technique. An introduction to available NASA test facilities will also be given.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 9 , 1981 , 25
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1982

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