THE RECOVERY OF MECHANICALLY ENTRAPPED PLUTONIUM FROM CASTING SKULLS AND TURNINGS

Author: Harbur, D. R.
Published: United States : [publisher not identified], 1963.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1963.
Physical Description: microfiche : negative ; 8 x 13 cm
Additional Creators: Anderson, J. W. and Romero, J. W.

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Summary

The small critical mass of plutonium which limits charge size, coupled with its value necessithting quantitative recovery from all residues, makes the direct recovery of mechanically entrapped plutonium from casting skulls and oxidized turnings an economic necessity. The newest method used at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for the direct recovery of entrapped plutonium involves mechanical stirring and vibration of the plutonium melt to physically break up to spongy skull and oxide film, thus allowing the heavier molten plutonium to settle out at the bottom of the melt. The recovery equipment and procedures are described. (auth)

Report Numbers

LADC-6023; CONF-450-1

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Collection

U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.

Note

DOE contract number: W-7405-ENG-36
NSA number: NSA-18-018289
OSTI Identifier 4052870
Research organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex.

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