FIRE AND EXPLOSION TESTS OF PLUTONIUM GLOVEBOXES
To test the fire and explosion resistance of new plutonium metallurgy gloveboxes and to obtain information pertinent to fire control, fire and explosion tests were conducted in one of the gloveboxes. It was found that over l0% oxygen is required for non-metal, and that over 5% oxygen is required for freely burning metal fires. However, metal chips will burn with as little as 1% oxygen if additional heat is furnished. Standard dry chemical, Met-L-X, and carbon dioxide extinguishers were excellent for nonmetal fires. An eutectic salt mixture was excellent for metal fires. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., Ill.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-033319
- OSTI ID:
- 4775895
- Report Number(s):
- TID-16826; ANL-FGF-342A; UAC-6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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