Boron cage compound materials and composites for shielding and absorbing neutrons
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1. A method of protecting an object or organism from neutron radiation emitted from a source of neutrons, said method comprising:
- providing an article of manufacture comprising a boron cage compound-containing material; and
using said article of manufacture to protect said object or organism from said radiation, wherein said boron cage compound-containing material shields or absorbs said neutrons.
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Abstract
Boron cage compound-containing materials for shielding and absorbing neutrons. The materials include BCC-containing composites and compounds. BCC-containing compounds comprise a host polymer and a BCC attached thereto. BCC-containing composites comprise a mixture of a polymer matrix and a BCC filler. The BCC-containing materials can be used to form numerous articles of manufacture for shielding and absorbing neutrons.
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1. A method of protecting an object or organism from neutron radiation emitted from a source of neutrons, said method comprising:
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providing an article of manufacture comprising a boron cage compound-containing material; and using said article of manufacture to protect said object or organism from said radiation, wherein said boron cage compound-containing material shields or absorbs said neutrons. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of shielding or absorbing neutrons emitted from a neutron source, said method comprising:
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providing an article of manufacture comprising a boron cage compound-containing material; and using said article of manufacture to contain said neutron source to thereby shield or absorb neutrons emitted from said source.
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22. A fabric or textile for shielding or absorbing neutrons, said fabric or textile comprising a boron cage compound containing-material.
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23. A coating for shielding or absorbing neutrons, said coating being selected from the group consisting of paints, adhesives, and glues, and comprising a boron cage compound-containing material.
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24. A plastic or composite case for protecting electronic or photovoltaic components from neutron radiation, said plastic or composite comprising a boron cage compound-containing material.
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25. The combination of:
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a substrate having a surface; and a layer of neutron shielding or absorbing material adjacent said substrate surface, said neutron shielding or absorbing material comprising boron cage compound-containing compounds, boron cage compound-containing composites, or a combination thereof. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. A solid, syntactic, or foam encapsulant for protecting electronic or photovoltaic components from neutron radiation, said encapsulant comprising a boron cage compound-containing material.
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