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CERAMIC MATERIALS FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR CONTROLS AND POISON

Journal Article · · American Ceramic Society Bulletin (U.S.)
OSTI ID:4175313
The ceramic and cermet materials being used and considered for application to nuclear reactor control and burnable poison components are described. The most tions. (auth) important of these are boron carbide and the oxides of europium, gadolinium, samarium, and dysprosium. Neutron absorbing glass compositions based on the cadmiumrare earth-borate system also are under consideration. (auth)
Research Organization:
Knolls Atomic Power Lab., Schenectady, N.Y.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-018184
OSTI ID:
4175313
Journal Information:
American Ceramic Society Bulletin (U.S.), Journal Name: American Ceramic Society Bulletin (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 39; ISSN ACSBA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English