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Title: Advanced neutron absorber materials

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OSTI ID:873274
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  1. Idaho Falls, ID
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A neutron absorbing material and method utilizing rare earth elements such as gadolinium, europium and samarium to form metallic glasses and/or noble base nano/microcrystalline materials, the neutron absorbing material having a combination of superior neutron capture cross sections coupled with enhanced resistance to corrosion, oxidation and leaching.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-94ID13223
Assignee:
Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
Patent Number(s):
US 6125912
OSTI ID:
873274
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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