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Method of forming ceramic bricks

Patent ·
OSTI ID:875217
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Glen Ellyn, IL
  2. Newark, DE
  3. Urbana, IL
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A method for forming free standing ceramic bricks for use as tritium breeder material is disclosed. Aqueous solutions of sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate are mixed with an organic hydrocolloid dispersion and powdered lithium carbonate, spray dried, and ceramic bricks formed by molding in a die and firing.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
H000522
Application Number:
07/041266
OSTI ID:
875217
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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