Californium--palladium metal neutron source material
Patent
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OSTI ID:4336687
Californium, as metal or oxide, is uniformly dispersed throughout a noble metal matrix, provided in compact, rod or wire form. A solution of californium values is added to palladium metal powder, dried, blended and pressed into a compact having a uni-form distribution of californium. The californium values are decomposed to californium oxide or metal by heating in an inert or reducing atmosphere. Sintering the compact to a high density closes the matrix around the dispersed californium. The sintered compact is then mechanically shaped into an elongated rod or wire form. (4 claims, no drawings) (Official Gazette)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-024394
- Assignee:
- to United States Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3787321
- OSTI ID:
- 4336687
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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