Systems, devices, and methods for deformation reduction and resistance in metallic bodies
AssigneeTae Technologies, Inc.
InventorsSergey Y. Taskaev, Alexandr N. Makarov, Evgeniia O. Sokolova
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Abstract
Metallic bodies are provided having a lithium layer and a metallic substrate. The metallic bodies can exhibit increased resistance to radiation-induced deformations such as blistering. Methods are provided for transitioning the metallic bodies into more blister resistant configurations, as our methods for diminishing or eliminating blisters previously formed. Systems for utilizing the metallic bodies and methods are also disclosed.
Claims23
A boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) target, comprising:
- a metallic substrate;
- and
- a layer comprising lithium coupled with the metallic substrate,
- wherein the BNCT target has been exposed to a charged particle fluence of at least 6.3±0.6×1020 protons per square centimeter (p/cm−2).
A metallic body, comprising:
- a metallic substrate;
- and
- a layer comprising lithium on the metallic substrate,
- wherein the metallic body is in a second state having one or more blisters of a second size, wherein the second size of the one or more blisters is lesser than a first size of the one or more blisters in the metallic body from a prior first state of the metallic body, wherein the second size of the one or more blisters in the second state is a result of an application of charged particle radiation to the metallic body.
A target configured for use in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), comprising:
- a first layer comprising lithium;
- and
- a copper substrate having a first portion in charged particle radiation induced amorphous state,
- wherein the target is configured to generate neutrons when exposed to proton radiation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.