Neutronic reactor

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1952-09-10

1976-08-17

Behrend, Harvey E.

1 76, G21C 710

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ABSTRACT:
A safety rod for a nuclear reactor has an inner end portion having a gamma absorption coefficient and neutron capture cross section approximately equal to those of the adjacent shield, a central portion containing materials of high neutron capture cross section and an outer end portion having a gamma absorption coefficient at least equal to that of the adjacent shield.

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