| Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, manufactures 3M™ 10B Enriched Sodium Pentaborate to meet the needs of boiling water reactor operators. A ruling from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires these operators to upgrade their standby liquid control systems. Enriched boron offers an easy, cost-effective solution that may not require redesign/retrofit of existing facilities or systems. Ceradyne’s ability to produce enriched sodium pentaborate customized for each reactor’s conditions eliminates the need for costly and confusing mixing of enriched boric acid and natural borax at the reactor site. More recently, the use of higher fuel enrichments and the popularity of MOX fuels have placed further demands on reactivity controls at boiling water reactor sites. 3M 10B enriched sodium pentaborate provides an excellent solution for these new requirements.Information provided by 3M™ |
