NEUTRONIC REACTOR
Patent
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OSTI ID:4261944
This patent relates to a reflector means for a neutronic reactor. A reflector comprised of a plurality of vertically movable beryllium control members is provided surrounding the sides of the reactor core. An absorber of fast neutrons comprised of natural uramum surrounds the reflector. An absorber of slow neutrons surrounds the absorber of fast neutrons and is formed of a plurality of beryllium blocks having natural uranium members distributcd therethrough. in addition, a movable body is positioned directly below the core and is comprised of a beryllium reflector and an absorbing member attached to the botiom thereof, the absorbing member containing a substance selected from the goup consisting of natural urantum and Th/sup 232/.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-004349
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2852456
- OSTI ID:
- 4261944
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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