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.
Claims21
A method of operating a beam system having a target that comprises a lithium layer and a metallic substrate, the method comprising:
- (a) subjecting the target to charged particle radiation such that the target emits neutrons and a plurality of blisters are formed in the target;
- and
- (b) subjecting the target to further charged particle radiation such that the target emits neutrons and the plurality of blisters are reduced in quantity and/or size.
18-96. (canceled)
A target for use in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), comprising:
- a copper substrate;
- and
- a layer comprising lithium on the copper substrate,
- wherein the target has been exposed to charged particle radiation such that one or more blisters were first formed in the target by the charged particle radiation and then the one or more blisters were reduced in size by the charged particle radiation.
99-114. (canceled)
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