MATERIALS IN ATOMIC ENERGY

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Nuclear Power

OSTI ID:4100296

Ball, J.G. ed.

A survey is presented of materials in atomic energy. The properties aud potentialities of U, Pu, and Th as fuels are reviewed. Stainless steel, Mg, Be, Zr, Al, Nb, V, and Mo are discussed as cladding materials. Graphite, water, organic liquids, and beryllia are compared as reactor moderators. The coolant properties of CO/sub 2/, He, N/sub 2/, water, organic liquids, hydrogen, and liquid metals are summarized. The rare earths are compared with boron and hafnium as absorbers. Applications of concrete, resinimpregnated wood, polythene, zinc bromide, B, Pb, and Fe as shielding materials are discussed. Recent developments in the use of ferritic steels and concretes as reactor components and in the application of semiconductors as neutron detectors are reviewed. (M.C.G.)

• Research Organization: Imperial Coll.
• NSA Number: NSA-15-007815
• OSTI ID: 4100296
• Journal Information: Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Vol. 5; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

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COOLANTS
FERRITES
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GRAPHITE MODERATOR
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HELIUM
HYDROGEN
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PLANNING
PLUTONIUM
POLYETHYLENES
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RARE EARTHS
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