Mechanical testing of palladium-silver membranes for hydrogen purification.
UK Fusion Energy Ltd seeks a supplier to conduct mechanical testing on palladium-silver membrane assemblies for hydrogen purification in the STEP fuel cycle. The work includes slow strain rate tensile and strain-controlled fatigue testing at 400-500°C in hydrogen up to 10 bar, with optional in-situ permeation testing. The supplier must provide specialist facilities, equipment, and expertise for safe high-temperature hydrogen testing, and deliver comprehensive test reports. This is a below-threshold open competition with no stated value.