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Title: PRODUCTION OF STRONTIUM-TITANATE RADIOISOTOPE FUEL FOR SNAP 7B THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4127721· OSTI ID:4127721

The conversion of strontium-90 to strontium titanate heat source pellets is described. Encapsulation of the fuel in Hastelloy C containers and necessary leak testing, decontamination and calorimetry procedures are covered. Loading of the SNAP 7B thermoelectric generator was accomplished. (auth)

Research Organization:
Martin-Marietta Corp. Aerospace Div., Baltimore
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-1)-3062
NSA Number:
NSA-18-004142
OSTI ID:
4127721
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2977
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English