Boron carbide control rod pellets for nuclear applications
Outer diameter: Φ8–Φ15 mm; used for nuclear reactor control rods to precisely regulate the nuclear reaction.
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Product Details
Product Overview
Boron carbide control rod pellets for nuclear applications are core components of reactor control rods, manufactured by sintering nuclear-grade boron carbide powder at high temperatures. They appear as black cylindrical pellets.
Product Features
- High ¹⁰B content
- No secondary radiation pollution after neutron absorption
- Excellent high-temperature stability
- Excellent radiation resistance
- High dimensional accuracy
Application Areas
- control rods
- Fast neutron reactor
- Neutron flux regulation
Technical Specifications
Boron content (B₄C) ≥ 80%; ¹⁰B isotope enrichment can be customized per customer requirements; density ≥ 2.48g/cm g/cm³. Complies with nuclear-grade standards ASTM C750/C751.