A THERMODYNAMIC DATA PROGRAM INVOLVING PLUTONIA AND URANIA AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. Quarterly Report No. 12, May 1--July 31, 1970

Author: Aitken, E. A
Published: United States : [publisher not identified], 1970.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1970.
Physical Description: microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators: Bishop, Daniel M., Evans, S. K., and Hagie, L. T.

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Summary

Mixed (uranium-plutonium) oxide standards were prepared and utilized to qualify available nondestructive assay equipment (gamma spectrometers, neutron counters, and calorimeters). Equipment was evaluated during normal operation in a plutonium facility. Measured material balances were calculated for two separate fabrication campaigns. Plutonium material unaccounted for values of less than 0.5% based on the total throughput was obtained in the final balance. A special test was undertaken to compare the plutonium content of single pellets determined by available nondestructive assay methods with controlled potential coulometric values. The implications of both programs on safeguards are summarized. (auth)

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GEAP-12133

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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.

Note

DOE contract number: AT(04-3)-189
NSA number: NSA-25-008926
OSTI Identifier 4084364
Research organization: General Electric Co., Pleasanton, Calif. Nucleonics Lab.
Research organization: General Electric Co., San Jose, Calif. (USA). Nuclear Fuels Dept.

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