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RADIATION SHIELD STRUCTURES AND THEIR PRODUCTION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4816125
It was found that a solid solution or alloy of W and U consisting of 50 to 95% W and 5 to 50% U or U-rich alloy provides an ideal radiation shield for x rays, radioisotopes, etc. The alloys may be made in a variety of ways, but the preferred way comprises forming a sintered porous skeleton of W powder particles and infiltrating the skeleton with U to give a compact which has a density of -- 19 and may be readily machined. The infiltrant may also contain Al up to 10%. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-021006
Assignee:
Schwarzkopf Development Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3039000
OSTI ID:
4816125
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English