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Porcelain enamel neutron absorbing material

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1176612
A porcelain enamel composition as a neutron absorbing material can be prepared of a major proportion by weight of a cadmium compound and a minor proportion of compounds of boron, lithium and silicon. These compounds in the form of a porcelain enamel coating or layer on several alloys has been found to be particularly effective in enhancing the nuclear safety of equipment for use in the processing and storage of fissile material. The composition of the porcelain enamel coating can be tailored to match the coefficient of thermal expansion of the equipment to be coated and excellent coating adhesion can be achieved.
Research Organization:
US Dept. of Energy (USDOE), Washington, DC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
H000744
Application Number:
07/123462
OSTI ID:
1176612
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Neutron-Absorbing Glass: CdO-SiO2-B2O3 System journal March 1951

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