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Title: A Plutonium Storage Container Pressure Measurement Technique

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OSTI ID:799364

Plutonium oxide and metal awaiting final disposition are currently stored at the Savannah River Site in crimp sealed food pack cans. Surveillances to ensure continued safe storage of the cans include periodic lid deflection measurements using a mechanical device.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
799364
Report Number(s):
WSRC-MS-2002-00406; TRN: US0300021
Resource Relation:
Conference: ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping 2002, Vancouver, British Columbia (CA), 08/05/2002--08/08/2002; Other Information: PBD: 10 May 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English