EUROfusion Glossary

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Glossary Term: Carbon Fibre Composite

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Traditional material used for the plasma facing first wall in a fusion experiment, due to carbon’s excellent resistance to heat. Carbon, however, retains fusion fuel because of its high affinity for hydrogen. Therefore, alternative wall materials are investigated.