Porcelain enamel neutron absorbing material

Patent · Thu Nov 19 23:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6348685

Iverson, D. C.

A porcelain enamel composition as a neutron absorbing material can be prepared of a major proportion by weight of a cadmium compound and a minor proportion of compound of boron, lithium and silicon. These compounds in the form of a porcelain enamel coating or layer on several alloys has been found to be particularly effective in enhancing the nuclear safety of equipment for use in the processing and storage of fissile material. The composition of the porcelain enamel coating can be tailored to match the coefficient of thermal expansion of the equipment to be coated and excellent coating adhesion can be achieved. 2 figs.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Lab., Aiken, SC (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-76SR00001
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): PATENTS-US-A7123462
• Application Number: ON: DE89010952
• OSTI ID: 6348685
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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