Application of AL-B4C metal matrix composites in the nuclear industry for neutron absorber materials

TMS Annual Meeting

Volumn 2006, Issue , 2006, Pages 343-350

  Chen, X G ^a  

^a ALCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED   (Canada)

Author keywords

Al B4C Composite; Boron Carbide; Mechanical and Material Properties; Metal Matrix Composites; Neutron Absorber Materials; Neutron Absorption

Indexed keywords

BORON CARBIDE; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; METAL CASTING; NEUTRON ABSORPTION; NUCLEAR FUELS; NUCLEAR INDUSTRY; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY;

DRY STORAGE; MATERIAL PROPERTIES; NEUTRON ABSORBER MATERIALS; NEUTRON TRANSMISSION;

METALLIC MATRIX COMPOSITES;

EID: 33646511970     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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