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THORIUM BISMUTHIDE--ULTRASONIC CONTROL OF CRYSTAL SIZE

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4202292

The crystallization of thorium bismuthide from a bismuth solution results in platelets which may be as large as 1 cm in diameter. Particle size can be reduced by very rapid cooling ( approximately 1000 deg C per sec) or ultrasoric treatment. Shod ultrasontc treatments indicated energy requirements of 1.02 to 0.34 W-min per g. The corresponding; power requirements for treating the LMFR blanket are 25.8 to 8.5 kw. (C.J.G.)

Research Organization:
Aeroprojects, Inc., West Chester, Penna.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006663
OSTI ID:
4202292
Report Number(s):
AECU-4605
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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