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Title: CADMIUM-RARE EARTH BORATE GLASS AS REACTOR CONTROL MATERIAL

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4296313

A reactor control rod fabricated from a cadmiumrare earth-borate glass is presented. The rare earth component of this glass is selected from among those rare earths having large neutron capture cross sections, such as samarium, gadolinium or europium. Partlcles of this glass are then dispersed in a metal matrix by standard powder metallurgy techniques.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-008391
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2859163
OSTI ID:
4296313
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English