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Method and apparatus for controlled size distribution of gel microspheres formed from aqueous dispersions

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OSTI ID:6418559

The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for making a population of dense, closely size-controlled microspheres by sol-gel procedures. These microspheres are characterized by a significant percentage of them being within a predetermined, relatively narrow size range. Microsphere populations thus provided are useful in vibratory-packed processes for nuclear fuels to be irradiated in LWR- and FBR-type nuclear reactors.

Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4459245
OSTI ID:
6418559
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English