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A FLUORINE FIRE IN THE GAS-HANDLING SYSTEM OF A MASS SPECTROMETER USED FOR URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE ANALYSIS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4252590
A fire which occurred in the gas-handling system of a mass spectrometer was caused by the action of fiuorine on a polythene diaphragm. As a result fluorine should not be admitted to any inlet system containing polythene. (auth)
Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Industrial Group. Capenhurst Works, Capenhurst, Ches., England
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013448
OSTI ID:
4252590
Report Number(s):
IGR-TM/CA-0157
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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