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Tungsten Divertor

Tungsten armour on the divertor targets, chosen for its heat tolerance.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal and low erosion, making it the reference armour for divertor targets facing the harshest heat and particle loads.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage