Enhanced safety in the storage of fissile materials. [Neutron absorbers]
Conference
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OSTI ID:6168178
A ''plastic-like'' supporting material impregnated with a neutron-absorbing agent that is suitable for ''lining'' the inner surfaces of fissile-material storage containers was fabricated. The material consists, by weight, of 50% food-grade borax, 25% coal tar, and 25% epoxy resin. It costs much less than commercially available materials, can absorb enough neutrons to isolate units of fissile material, and possesses such structural qualities as flexibility and machinability. Properties and performance of the material are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 6168178
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-82135; CONF-790602-8; TRN: 79-010725
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: ANS annual meeting, Atlanta, GA, USA, 3 Jun 1979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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FISSILE MATERIALS
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FISSILE MATERIALS
CRITICALITY
NEUTRON ABSORBERS
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CASKS
COAL TAR
LINERS
STORAGE
ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
BORATES
CONTAINERS
FISSIONABLE MATERIALS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
SODIUM COMPOUNDS
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