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SUMMARY REPORT OF AMERICIUM PROCESSING TO BE PERFORMED BY THE MARTIN COMPANY

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4052896
Features of the proposed Heavy Element Processing Facility to be constructed near Middle River, Maryland are discussed. The site including location, population density and distribution, meteorology, geology, and hydrology and the facility including the building, support equipment, proc essing equipment, air handling system, and pre-operational checkout of the facility are described. The physical, chemical, nuclear, and radiobiological properties of Am/ sup 241/ are given. The pre-process preparation of americium including receiving, storage, and charging of the process is outlined. Chemical, metallurgical, and decontamination procedures are discussed. Packaging, radiation monitoring, and waste disposal procedures are described. The emergency procedures to be followed for direct external radiation, radioactive spills, air contamination, and fires are reviewed. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Martin Co. Nuclear Div., Baltimore
NSA Number:
NSA-15-014340
OSTI ID:
4052896
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2333
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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