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AMERICIUM-241 AND CURIUM-242 FUEL PROCESSING HAZARDS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4816598
The processing of Am/sup 241/ preparatory to its encapsulation for irradiation, the extraction of Cm/sup 242/ from the irradiated material, and the subsequent processing of Cm/sup 242/ into suitable fuel forms is described. The radiological hazards involved are discussed. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Martin Co. Nuclear Div., Baltimore
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-3)-217
NSA Number:
NSA-16-008808
OSTI ID:
4816598
Report Number(s):
MND-P-1972
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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