Nuclear power station component with marking by luminescent nanoparticles, corresponding reading process and assembly
US9087317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K11/025
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nuclear power station component is provided. The nuclear power station includes a metal structure having an external surface; at least one marking placed on the external surface and encoding information related to the component. The marking includes a plurality of luminescent nanoparticles, each provided to emit optical radiation having a certain emission wavelength when said luminescent nanoparticle is excited with optical radiation having a certain emission wavelength.
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