NEW MATERIAL FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS SLOWING DOWN AND ABSORPTION OF NEUTRONS

Journal Article · Mon Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik

OSTI ID:4197307

A shielding material for neutrons is described. It is composed of carbon and a boron compound and possesses at high refractoriness and heat conductivity a maximum moderating effect per unit space. Fast neutrons should be completely slowed down by the material and converted into heat energy and slow neutrons. Simultaneously the neutrons should be distributed homogeneously through the material and be absorbed. The material is formed from a mass of carbon, preferably graphite, in which a boron compound is distributed, which is present in the form in which it is solidified from the molten state in situ in this mass. The boron compound can be contained therefore in numerous pores in carbon matrix. A detailed method for the production of tals material is given. (J.S.R.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-14-008218
• OSTI ID: 4197307
• Journal Information: Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik, Journal Name: Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik Vol. Vol: 5; ISSN ATPXA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: German

Related Subjects

ABSORPTION
BORON COMPOUNDS
CARBON
FAST NEUTRONS
GRAPHITE
HEATING
MELTING
MODERATORS
NEUTRONS
PHYSICS
PRODUCTION
REFRACTORIES
SHIELDING
SHIELDING MATERIALS
SLOWDOWN
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMAL NEUTRONS