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EXPLOSION OF EBWR ALLOY IN BOILING CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4286608· OSTI ID:4286608

An explosion which occurred while dissolving EBWR core alloy (93.5% U- 5.07% Zr-1.5% Nb) in boiling concentrated nitric acid is described. (auth)

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
NSA Number:
NSA-13-001101
OSTI ID:
4286608
Report Number(s):
CF-58-10-43
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English