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LIQUID METAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING URANIUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4226433

Liquid metal compositions containing a solid uranium compound dispersed therein is described. Uranium combines with tin to form the intermetallic compound USn/sub 3/. It has been found that this compound may be incorporated into a liquid bath containing bismuth and lead-bismuth components, if a relatively small percentage of tin is also included in the bath. The composition has a low thermal neutron cross section which makes it suitable for use in a liquid metal fueled nuclear reactor.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-022505
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2883330
OSTI ID:
4226433
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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