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Radioactive Release from Aluminum-Based Spent Nuclear Fuel in Basin Storage

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/14491· OSTI ID:14491

The report provides an evaluation of: (1) the release rate of radionuclides through minor cladding penetrations (breaches) on aluminum-based spent nuclear fuel (AL SNF), and (2) the consequences of direct storage of breached AL SNF relative to the authorization basis for SRS basin operation.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
14491
Report Number(s):
WSRC-TR-97-0153
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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