RARE EARTH 0X1DES AND RARE EARTH BORATES CORROSION, COMPATIBILITY, AND RADIATION EFFECTS

摘要

Some rare earth oxides and rare earth borates were prepared, fabricated into test pieces and examined in environments likely to be encountered in nuclear applications.nThis report lists information on crystal structure, phase stability, fabrication, aqueous corrosion, compatibility with metals, and radiation effects of these materials.nThese studies were not meant to be exhaustive as they were part of a larger control rod materials program. However, the results should prove useful to anyone considering using either the rare earth oxides or the rare earth borates in reactor environments.