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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO MATERIALS FOR SHIELDING AGAINST RADIATION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4069414

A simple method is given for manufacturing a uraniumtungsten alloy material for uas as a shielding material in radioisotope contniners. This method consists in compressing tungsten powder on or as the container and impregnating the compressed tungsten power with molten uranium or a molten uranium alloy in vacuum or an inert atmosphere. The materials obtained have a density of approximately 19 g/cm/sup 3/ and have good machinability. It is possible to produce materials with a uranium content up to -40% (using tungsten with 40% voids). (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-013874
OSTI ID:
4069414
Report Number(s):
GB 861657
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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