Development of electrochemical measuring techniques for monitoring detrimental impurities in sodium coolant loops

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1973 · Kernenergie, v. 16, no. 9, pp. 291-297

OSTI ID:4351874

Ullmann, H; Teske, K; Reetz, T

Out of the impurities occurring in sodium coolant loops especially oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon are dangerous for a safe operation of the plants. Therefore, the monitoring methods hithento used have to be improved further. Using solid electrolyte voltaic cells the oxide content of sodium can be measured with high sensitivity and selectivity. The hydrogen content of sodium is in equilibrium with the hydrogen content of the argon inert gas. Its measurement can, therefore, be carried out in the gas phase, using a solid electrolytic cell as well. Monitoring of the inert gas system with respect to its tightness and purity relative to oxygen can be conducted with advantage by means of a voltaic cell. Construction and statue of the development of measuring techniques are described. Their information content is discussed. (48 references) (auth)

• Research Organization: Zentralinstitut fuer Kernforschung, Rossendorf, Ger.
• NSA Number: NSA-29-014655
• OSTI ID: 4351874
• Journal Information: Kernenergie, v. 16, no. 9, pp. 291-297, Journal Name: Kernenergie, v. 16, no. 9, pp. 291-297; ISSN KERNA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: German

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