The European contribution to the development of the ITER baffle will culmin
ate with the fabrication of a full scale prototype with a CFC and tungsten
plasma spray armour. This paper describes the main features of the prototyp
e as well as the extensive R&D carried out to ensure that the component is
fabricated with the required quality. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All ri
ghts reserved.