Publication Type
Conference Paper
Journal Name
Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Publication Date
Page Number
012091
Volume
251
Issue
1
Conference Name
International Conference on Neutron Scattering (ICNS) 2009
Conference Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Conference Date
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Abstract
Abstract. A high pressure, high temperature sapphire cell has been designed to provide users
at the Spallation Neutron Source with the ability to perform in-situ supercritical bulk water
studies. The design criteria for the cell required the achievement of a maximum pressure of
150 MPa at the maximum temperature of 500°C. Other conceptual constraints, such as a 360°
viewing angle and top loading integration further complicated and limited available cell
models. The sapphire cell was tested and modified due to pre-mature failure. Due to
convenient geometry and ease of operation, interest in the cell for more moderate operating
requirements has increased.
