The melting point of Lithium Hydride (LiH) is 680 C with a vapor
pressure of ~ 25 Torr.
Differential Pumping requirements will be minimal if the Self-Sealing "Window"
on a 304 stainless steel capsule of Lithium Deuteride (LiD) or LiH doesn't function as expected
using a Self-Healing Nickel "Window" where a 5 -10 milliampere, 75 to 200 Kev
electron beam is employed to create an intense plasma cavity in the Deuteride-Hydride.
This can be tried in any local Electron Beam Welding (EBW) Job Shop.
Frederick
