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Williams, G.E.; Alvares, N.J.
California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab1978
California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab1978
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[en] An inexpensive boron-loaded liner of epoxy resin for fissile-material storage containers was developed that can be easily fabricated of readily available, low-cost materials. Computer calculations indicate reactivity will be reduced substantially if this neutron-absorbing liner is added to containers in a typical storage array. These calculations compare favorably with neutron-attenuation experiments with thermal and fission neutron spectra, and tests at the Fire Test Facility indicate the epoxy resin will survive extreme environmental and accident conditions. The fire-resistant and insulating properties of the epoxy-resin liner further augment its ability to protect fissile materials. Boron-loaded epoxy resin is adaptable to many tasks but is particularly useful for providing enhanced criticality safety in the packaging and storage of fissile materials
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Boron-loaded epoxy resin
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15 Dec 1978; 11 p; Available from NTIS., PC A02/MF A01
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