The density and viscosity Field’s metal is measured in this work and compared to traditional liquid metal coolants such as sodium and lead-bismuth eutectic. Field’s metal is a eutectic of the ternary In-Bi-Sn system. The alloy is by weight percent is 51% indium, 32.5% bismuth and 16.5% tin and possesses a melting temperature of 333 K. This work experimentally measures the density and viscosity of Field’s metal for numerical modeling and thermal hydraulic applications. The density of Field’s metal is measured using a pycnometer. The density is determined for both its solid and liquid states. In its liquid state Field’s metal is found to have a linear dependence with respect to increasing temperature. The viscosity of Field’s metal is measured using a rotational viscometer. The viscosity is measured is to be 27 mPa-s at 353 K, however further investigation is required to determine a trend at higher temperatures.
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ASME 2013 Power Conference
July 29–August 1, 2013
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Investigation of Fluid Dynamic Properties of Liquid Field’s Metal
Adam Lipchitz,
Adam Lipchitz
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Canada
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Theophile Imbert,
Theophile Imbert
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Canada
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Glenn D. Harvel
Glenn D. Harvel
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Canada
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Adam Lipchitz
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Canada
Theophile Imbert
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Canada
Glenn D. Harvel
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Canada
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POWER2013-98224, V002T11A008; 9 pages
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February 14, 2014
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Lipchitz, A, Imbert, T, & Harvel, GD. "Investigation of Fluid Dynamic Properties of Liquid Field’s Metal." Proceedings of the ASME 2013 Power Conference. Volume 2: Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues; Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. July 29–August 1, 2013. V002T11A008. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98224
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