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NEUTRON-ABSORBING BRICKS MADE FROM CaB$sup 6$

Journal Article · · Nuclear Instr. & Methods
nsive neutron-absorbing bricks from commercially available CaB/sub 6/ powder. The bricks are 2 x 3 x 5 in., and are strong enough to withstand normal handling. They last indefinitely; the ones described are now 7 years old, used and stored under normal room temperatures and humidities. The procedure is to make a thick, dry mud with the powder and water, followed by compression in a mold at pressures of about 1 ton/in./sup 2/ or more. The bricks are then baked for 2 hours or longer at a temperature of about 750 deg C. (auth)
Research Organization:
U.S. Naval Research Lab., Washington, D.C.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-016988
OSTI ID:
4152095
Journal Information:
Nuclear Instr. & Methods, Journal Name: Nuclear Instr. & Methods Vol. Vol: 7
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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