Evaporation of tellurium from liquid lead–bismuth eutectic studied by the transpiration method
摘要
The evaporation behaviour of tellurium from liquid lead–bismuth eutectic was investigated using the transpiration method in an inert atmosphere between 220 and 600 °C. The results showed a significant retention of Te within the LBE matrix compared to the vapour pressure of pure Te. The temperature dependence of the Henry’s law volatility constant above 350 °C was determined using data from this study and compared with data reported in the literature. A noticeable deviation from linearity was observed at temperatures below 350 °C, possibly due to surface enrichment phenomena connected to chemical reactions enhancing Te volatilisation, highlighting the need for further investigation at lower temperatures.