USE OF TRITIUM FROM SPENT URANIUM FUEL ELEMENTS AS A GROUND-WATER TRACER
Journal Article
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· Soil Science (U.S.)
Results are presented of a study to determine the usefulness of the tritium present in liquid waste from the chemical separation of spent uranium fuel elements as an aid in tracing ground water near radioactive waste ground disposal areas. The seepage basins in routine use by a chemical separations area were studied between October 1958 and January 1959. The outcrop of seepage basin water in a nearby creek and the zone of most rapid movement of the water between basins and creek were determined. Results showed that the movement of ground water from the seepage basins was quite irregular. The study showed that tritium can be used suceessfully in trading the movement of ground waters. (M.C.G.)
- Research Organization:
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, Del.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-003734
- OSTI ID:
- 4110012
- Journal Information:
- Soil Science (U.S.), Vol. Vol: 90; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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