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Aluminum-titanium hydride-boron carbide composite provides lightweight neutron shield materialInexpensive lightweight neutron shield material has high strength and ductility and withstands high internal heat generation rates without excessive thermal stress. This composite material combines structural and thermal properties of aluminum, neutron moderating properties of titanium hydride, and neutron absorbing characteristics of boron carbide.
Document ID
19670000265
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Poindexter, A. M.
Date Acquired
August 3, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1967
Subject Category
Materials
Report/Patent Number
NUC-10069
Accession Number
67B10265
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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