DEVELOPMENT OF A LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC NEUTRON SHIELDING MATERIAL BASED UPON BORON COMPOUNDS WITH HIGH HYDROGEN CONTENT. PART A

Abstract

All known boron compounds, composed of elements of atomic numbers 1 through 20, were evaluated for neutron shielding properties vs. high density polyethylene, containing 6% amorphous boron, by comparison of calculated neutron removal cross-sections and hydrogen densities. All boron compounds, derived from a comprehensive literature survey up to March 1961, were tabulated along with their pertinent properties. Known densities were available for only 12% of the compounds. A total of 129 unclassified compounds were found with hydrogen densities and neutron removal cross-sections higher than polyethylene 6% boron. Of these, 7 were selected as neutron shielding candidates. Cost estimates for these and 3 selected classified compounds were made for 50 and 500 lb. samples and at production rates of 2 and 4 million lb./yr.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 03, 1962
Accession Number
AD0282149

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People

  • C. C. Richiusa
  • D. J. Kaufman
  • J. L. Schwendeman
  • L. Yoder
  • M. E. Ginn
  • W. H. Yanko

Organizations

  • Monsanto

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Boron Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Gamma Rays
  • High Density
  • Literature Surveys
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • Organic Compounds
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives

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