Blanket

Fusion

Plasma-facing modules that capture neutrons and heat.

In a fusion device the blanket surrounds the plasma vessel interior. It shields magnets, captures heat, and in power-plant concepts breeds tritium from lithium.

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ITER Magnets, Vessel, and Blanket

ITER combines superconducting magnets, a massive vacuum vessel, a cryostat, and plasma-facing blankets.

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Glossary

First wall

Plasma-facing surface of a fusion vessel.

Tritium breeding

Making tritium from lithium in a fusion blanket.