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Palladium Silver Membranes Tensile and Fatigue Testing
Mechanical testing of palladium-silver membrane assemblies for hydrogen purification. Testing includes slow strain rate tensile and fatigue testing at 400–500 °C in pressurised hydrogen, plus hydrogen permeation testing.
- Closed6 August 2026, 12 noon
- Published9 July 2026
- Value£165k
- BuyerUK Fusion Energy Ltd
- CategorySurveying, architecture & engineering, Research & development
- RegionSouth East
You'll want to look if you run or have access to a materials testing laboratory equipped for high-temperature, high-pressure hydrogen testing and mechanical property assessment
You'll need
- Laboratory facilities for elevated temperature (400–500 °C) testing
- Pressurised hydrogen environment capability (up to 10 bar)
- Slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) and strain-controlled fatigue testing capability
- Hydrogen permeation testing capability
Possible incumbent
UK Fusion Energy Ltd appointed a materials testing framework in November 2025 including NPL Management Limited, University of Strathclyde, Amentum Clean Energy Limited, and Kinectrics UK Limited. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.