Copper based neutron absorbing material for nuclear waste containers and method for making same

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PATENT NO 5624475
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08349074

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A composite material comprising a pure copper or dispersion strengthened copper matrix and a boron rich species, such as, but not limited to, elemental boron or boron carbide, for use in the fabrication of baskets that support spent nuclear fuel in nuclear waste containers. A method for manufacturing the composite material using powder metallurgy and hot extrusion.

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SCM METAL PRODUCTS INC11000 CEDAR ROAD CLEVELAND OH 44106

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Nadkarni, Anil V Chapel Hill, NC 18 311
Troxell, Jack D Hillsborough, NC 2 13

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