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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO RESTRAINT MEANS AND TO SHUT-DOWN APPARATUS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS EMPLOYING SUCH MEANS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4782461
A shut-down device for reactors is described which comprises a plurality of neutron-absorbing, magnetic balls held in a tube above the reactor by magnetic forces. The balls may be released into the reactor by demagnetizing the magnetic means, and the magnetic means may be made out of a material whose Curie point is exceeded when the maximum safe operating temperature is exceeded. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-028469
OSTI ID:
4782461
Report Number(s):
GB 903288
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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