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Title: Radionuclide trap

Patent ·
OSTI ID:863077

The deposition of radionuclides manganese-54, cobalt-58 and cobalt-60 from liquid sodium coolant is controlled by providing surfaces of nickel or high nickel alloys to extract the radionuclides from the liquid sodium, and by providing surfaces of tungsten, molybdenum or tantalum to prevent or retard radionuclide deposition.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
E(45-1)-2170
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4088533
OSTI ID:
863077
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English