Neutron absorbing article

Patent · Tue May 22 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5664314

Naum, R G; Owens, D P; Dooher, G I

A neutron absorbing article, in flat plate form and suitable for use in a storage rack for spent fuel, includes boron carbide particles, diluent particles and a solid, irreversibly cured phenolic polymer cured to a continuous matrix binding the boron carbide and diluent particles. The total conent of boron carbide and diluent particles is a major proportion of the article and the content of cured phenolic polymer present is a minor proportion. By regulation of the ratio of boron carbide particles to diluent particles, normally within the range of 1:9 and 9:1 and preferably within the range of 1:5 to 5:1, the neutron absorbing activity of the product may be controlled, which facilitates the manufacture of articles of particular absorbing activities best suitable for specific applications.

• Assignee: Carborundum Co.
• Patent Number(s): US 4156147
• OSTI ID: 5664314
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
220300* -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Fuel Elements
AROMATICS
BINDERS
BORON CARBIDES
BORON COMPOUNDS
CARBIDES
CARBON COMPOUNDS
DESIGN
FUEL ELEMENTS
FUEL RACKS
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
NEUTRON ABSORBERS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PHENOLS
POLYMERS
QUANTITY RATIO
REACTOR COMPONENTS
SHIELDING
SPENT FUEL ELEMENTS
STORAGE
SUPPORTS