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EUROPIUM AND EUROPIUM ALLOYS (in German)

Journal Article · · Metall.
OSTI ID:4842532
The properties of europium and its alloys were studied for use in the control of nuclear reactors because of its high absorption cross section for thermal and epi-thermal neutrons. The properties of europium are compared with B, Cd, Hf, Gd, and Sm for reactor control. The alloy Ag-Cd-- Eu containing about 5 wt% Eu was found to fulfill to the greatest degree the requirements for a reactor control material and to also possess good corrosion resistance and machinability properties. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
W.C. Heraeus G.m.b.H., Hanau, Ger.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-029756
OSTI ID:
4842532
Journal Information:
Metall., Journal Name: Metall. Vol. Vol: 15
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
German