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HIGH STRENGTH CONTROL RODS FOR NEUTRONIC REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4042997
Nuclear reactor control rods comprised of highly compressed and sintered finely divided metal alloy panticles and fine metal oxide panticles substantially uniformly distributed theretbrough are described. The metal alloy consists essentially of silver, indium, cadmium, tin, and aluminum, the amount of each being present in centain percentages by weight. The oxide particles are metal oxides of the metal alloy composition, the amount of oxygen being present in certain percentages by weight and all the oxygen present being substantially in the form of metal oxide. This control rod is characterized by its high strength and resistance to creep at elevated temperatures.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-023108
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2992178
OSTI ID:
4042997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English