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US 2002/0165082 A1Published application
Radiation shielding phosphate bonded ceramics using enriched isotopic boron compounds
OwnerDileep Singh, Seung-Young Jeonginventors
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Abstract
A new method for enhancing the physical and radiation shielding characteristics of phosphate ceramics, via the incorporation therein of isotopic boron compounds and bismuth, iron, and lead additives. The resulting material finds applications as physical and radiation shields and as building constituents in spent fuel- and waste containment-scenarios.
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A method for enhancing the radiation shielding characteristics of phosphate ceramics comprising:
- a) providing a ceramic liquor;
- b) adding boron to the liquor;
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- c) allowing the liquor to cure.
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A ceramic substrate comprising:
- a) a binder further comprising magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus;
- b) a means for dissipating heat, said means contacting said binder;
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- c) a means for shielding radiation, said shielding means contacting said binder.
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