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THORIUM DISPERSION IN BISMUTH

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4048916

A method is given for preparing stable dispersions of thorium in liquid bismuth suitable for use in reactors as a source of fissionable material and as a coolant. In this method, a small amount of tellurium is incorporated in the dispersions to inhibit particle growth and deposition (due to formation of ThBi/ sub 2/) and corrosion of alloys of Fe, Co, or Ni. Such dispersions should contain 1 to 12 wt.% thorium and a quantity of tellurium amounting to 1 to 5 wt.% of the thorium. Data are presented illustrating the properties of dispersions with and without tellurium under thermal cycling conditions. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-016675
OSTI ID:
4048916
Report Number(s):
GB 865029
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English