| Abstract: The present invention is drawn to new classes of advanced neutron absorbing
structural materials for use in spent nuclear fuel applications requiring
structural strength, weldability, and long term corrosion resistance.
Particularly, an austenitic stainless steel alloy containing gadolinium
and less than 5% of a ferrite content is disclosed. Additionally, a
nickel-based alloy containing gadolinium and greater than 50% nickel is
also disclosed. |
| Filed: 9/26/2001 |
| Application Number: 9/965946 |
| This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |
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