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Lithium aluminate/zirconium material useful in the production of tritium

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5335332

A composition is described useful in the production of tritium in a nuclear reactor. Lithium aluminate particles are dispersed in a matrix of zirconium. Tritium produced by the reactor of neutrons with the lithium are absorbed by the zirconium, thereby decreasing gas pressure within capsules carrying the material.

DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01857
Assignee:
EDB-84-034444; ERA-09-011663
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE84006210
OSTI ID:
5335332
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English