MgF2—CaF2 binary system sintered body for radiation moderator and method for producing the same
AssigneesTechno Eye Corporation, Daico Mfg Co., Ltd., University of Tsukuba
InventorsHiroaki Kumada, Tetsuyuki Nakamura, Takeshi Ikeda, Takuji Shigeoka
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Abstract
A MgF2—CaF2 binary system sintered body for a radiation moderator having a compact polycrystalline structure excellent in radiation moderation performance, especially neutron moderation performance, comprises MgF2 containing CaF2 from 0.2% by weight to 90% by weight inclusive, having a bulk density of 2.96 g/cm3 or more, and a bending strength of 15 MPa or more and a Vickers hardness of 90 or more as regards mechanical strengths.
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A MgF2—CaF2 binary system sintered body for a radiation moderator, comprising MgF2 containing CaF2 from 1.5% by weight to 80% by weight inclusive, having a compact polycrystalline structure with a bulk density of 2.96 g/cm3 or more and having radiation moderation performance.
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