Advanced neutron absorber materials
US6125912A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/0611
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
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.
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