CPD`s potential for processing the higher transuranics
Hanford`s potential has been evaluated for producing higher transuranic isotopes, particularly curium-242 and curium-244. This document outlines the concepts visualized, and estimates the potential impact on CPD`s development, construction, and production programs. The irradiation program would proceed in 3 steps: production of fuel-grade plutonium, its burning to higher isotopes and alloying with Al for use in one reactor, and the separated americium irradiated to form curium-242. Disposition of higher Pu isotopes and alternative production of curium-244 are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., Richland, WA (United States). Hanford Atomic Products Operation
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 10147202
- Report Number(s):
- HW--76942-RD; ON: DE94010976
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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