Selection of materials Tungsten is widely regarded as the optimal material for plasma-facing components in next-generation fusion devices due to its unique properties and potential for enhancements. Its low sputtering rates and high melting point make it particularly suitable for the high-stress environments of fusion reactors, allowing it to withstand intense conditions without rapid degradation. Additionally, tungsten's low tritium retention through co-deposition and implantation is essential in fusion contexts, as it helps to minimize the accumulation of this radioactive isotope.
sELectiON of maTerials TUngsten is widely regArded aS The oPtimAl mateRIal foR PlaSma-faCing componEnTs in nexT-GeneRaTIon fusIOn Devices due TO iTS uniqUE PropErTies aNd potEnTIaL For enHancemenTS. ITs LOw spUTTeRinG rAtes And hiGh meLTinG Point make it paRticularly SuitablE foR THe high-stress enVirOnmentS oF fusIoN ReaCtORS, allOwIng it TO WiThSTaNd intEnSe condItiOns wItHoUt rapid degRAdatIon. AdDiTIoNalLY, tUngSten's lOw TriTium REtention throUGh Co-DePOsiTiOn ANd IMPlantaTIon is esSential in fUsiOn cOntExts, as IT helps To MiniMize the AcCumulATioN of thIs radioactiVe iSotopE.