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Methods for joining refractory materials to structural materials

Methods for joining refractory materials to structural materials

Apr 11, 20251 min read

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Description of need

According to Alex J. Creely and Cody A. Dennett, Commonwealth Fusion Systems needs better methods for joining refractory materials to structural materials

Problem severity (1-10)

4

Who has this need

  • Fusion companies that use refractory metals as plasma-facing materials (e.g. tungsten for Commonwealth Fusion Systems)

Total addressable market (TAM)

Unknown

Solutions today, and their shortcomings

Unknown

Potentially relevant capabilities

Unknown

References

  • 2023-08-14 Ally Yost

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  • Description of need
  • Problem severity (1-10)
  • Who has this need
  • Total addressable market (TAM)
  • Solutions today, and their shortcomings
  • Potentially relevant capabilities
  • References

Backlinks

  • Commercial fusion opportunity map

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