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Corrosion and Activity Build-Up in a Power Reactor

Journal Article · · Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ie50608a034· OSTI ID:4167873
The corrosion rate, crud film, and activity build-up were studied for the coolant system of the Army Reactor (SM1). Descaled corrosion of the coupons in the primary coolant side stream agreed with literature values. High crud levels followed high oxygen concentration in the primary coolant. The film was found to thicken at a decreasing rate, but its radioactivity grew at an increasing rate. To prevent this activity build-up, inhibiting redeposition of suspended material from the coolant appeared to be more promising than increasing the purification rate. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Alco Products, Inc., Schenectady, N.Y.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-021151
OSTI ID:
4167873
Journal Information:
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Journal Name: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 52; ISSN 0019-7866
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English