Drop tube makes possible preparation of exotic materials. The 100 foot tube is oriented precisely vertical to prevent free-falling drop from hitting tube walls. Inert-gas supply, evacuation pumps, viewing ports, and flexibility in choice of melt technique allow precise control and monitoring of solidification.
Containerless materials processing in the laboratory
NASA Tech Briefs ; 5 , 1
1980-08-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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