Antimony nuclear properties

This volume of the Handbook illustrates the rich variety of topics covered by rare earth science. Three chapters are devoted to the description of solid state compounds skutteru-dites (Chapter 211), rare earth-antimony systems (Chapter 212), and rare earth-manganese perovskites (Chapter 214). Two other reviews deal with solid state properties one contribution includes information on existing thermodynamic data of lanthanide trihalides (Chapter 213) while the other one describes optical properties of rare earth compounds under pressure (Chapter 217). Finally, two chapters focus on solution chemistry. The state of the art in unraveling solution structure of lanthanide-containing coordination compounds by paramagnetic nuclear magnetic resonance is outlined in Chapter 215. The potential of time-resolved, laser-induced emission spectroscopy for the analysis of lanthanide and actinide solutions is presented and critically discussed in Chapter 216. 

Specific fillers may be added to add or enhance specific properties in magnetic materials. Alumina, antimony trioxide or magnesium carbonate may be added to improve the flame retardant properties of the composite. The addition of lead oxide or carbide lead is suggested for improve resistance to nuclear radiation. To improve thermal conductivity, alumina, aluminium powder or silicates can be added. Silica, talc, mica or kaolin are indicated to increase the electrical resistance. The inclusion of metal powders, metal oxides or silicates are suggested to thermal absorption improvement. To increase the tensile strength in NR-based materials, carbon black in general, fibres or polymeric materials may be added. 

Boron—along with silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium—is one of a few elements, called metalloids, with properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. Although they have a luster like metals, metalloids do not form positively charged ions (cations). The melting temperature of boron is very high, 2190°C. Boron is added to copper, aluminum, and steel to improve their properties. It is used in control rods of nuclear reactors because of the good neutron-... 

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