PROBABLE VOLATILIZATION OF PLUTONIUM DURING A FIRE
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4793015
Fire hazards involving plutonium are discussed. The available experimental information was evaluated and compared with theoretical volatilization rates in order to make an estimate of the amount of plutonium released to the atmosphere in a fire. It was determined that the probable maximum release of plutonium is 0.08%. The most likely mechanism for releasing plutonium to the atmosphere appeared to be the dispersal of small plutonium oxide articles by air currents. (M.C.G.)
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(45-1)-1350
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-010301
- OSTI ID:
- 4793015
- Report Number(s):
- HW-71743
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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