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Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 17 | Number 3 | November 1963 | Pages 365-370
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE63-A17384
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The general procedures and equipment used for the fabrication of ultrathin metallic foils are outlined. Such foils are an essential part of a variety of nuclear parameter measurements. Specific techniques are given for the rolling of Cr, W, Gd and modified 310 SS foils. By use of a modified pack, rolling to ultrathin gauges can be accomplished on conventional mills. A table is included, listing many additional foils that have been produced by the above means. Foil production of this type is a custom operation and suggestions for operational success are given.