RADIATION HAZARDS FROM RECYCLED REACTOR FUEL
The radiation hazards associated with recycled nuclear reactor fuels will greatly complicate the handling and refabrication of these fuels. This problem is most serious with U/sup 233/ and Pu fuels where the presence of U/sup 232/ and thue heavier isotopes of Pu contribute energetic alpha, gamma, and neutron radiations at levels many times that from isotopically pure U/sup 233/ and Pu/sup 239/. Present knowledge of the radiation hazards associated with recycled fuel and the additional data needed to make a thorough evaluation of these hazards are summarized. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-000413
- OSTI ID:
- 4200697
- Report Number(s):
- CF-59-6-39
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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