Space nuclear safety program, May 1983. Progress report

Technical Report · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5696294· OSTI ID:5696294

Bronisz, S E ^[1]

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The studies related to the use of /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/ in radioisotope power systems, pertained to the General-Purpose Heat Source (compatibility and safety verification) and to the Light-Weight Radioisotope Heater units (overpressure and impact tests).

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5696294
• Report Number(s): LA-9918-PR; ON: DE84002324
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PRESSURE GRADIENTS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
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RADIOISOTOPES
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