AL-SX permeation studies and evaluation using tritium gas

Technical Report · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:7271601

Roth, R W ^[1]

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1. Chemsyn Science Labs., Lenexa, KS (United States)

The AL-SX/2 and AL-SX/3 are recently certified Type B shipping containers for tritium reservoirs. Both AL-SX models are sealed with elastomeric O-rings. O-rings of this type allow gases to permeate through the elastomeric material. This report summarizes experiments conducted on a full-size mock-up of the AL-SX sealing geometry that quantify permeation rates through the O-rings. Also, a six month experiment was conducted with tritium and showed that a tritium getter could be used in combination with elastomeric O-rings to meet normal condition leak rate requirements of 10 CFR 71.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States); Chemsyn Science Labs., Lenexa, KS (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 7271601
• Report Number(s): SAND-92-7276; ON: DE92015394
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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