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Graphite specimens from the fourth block of the Chernobyl Atomic Energy Station. I. Radiocesium in graphite and its behavior. Estimated amount of ejected {sup 14}C

Journal Article · · Radiochemistry
OSTI ID:137375
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  1. V.G. Khlopin Radium Institute, St. Petersburg (Russian Federation)
Graphite specimens from the central hall and subreactor rooms of the fourth block of the Chernobyl atomic energy station (CAES) are investigated. Radiocesium exists in the graphite as two species. One is chemically active (resulting from condensation or sorption of Cs vapors). The other is inert and fixed in fuel particles as surface contamination. The maximum possible released {sup 14}C and the amount of fuel in the subreactor rooms are estimated.
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OSTI ID:
137375
Journal Information:
Radiochemistry, Journal Name: Radiochemistry Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 36; ISSN RDIOEO; ISSN 1066-3622
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English