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Physical properties and heat transfer characteristics of materials for krypton-85 storage

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5361008· OSTI ID:5361008
Krypton-85 decay results in heat generation, and the subsequent temperature increase in the krypton-85 storage media must be evaluated. This report compiles the physical properties of krypton and of potential krypton-85 storage materials which are required to calculate the maximum temperature developed during storage. Temperature calculations were made for krypton-85 stored as a gas or immobilized solid in steel storage cylinders. The effects of krypton-85 loading, cylinder radius, storage media properties, and exterior cooling on storage temperature were shown.
Research Organization:
Allied Chemical Corp., Idaho Falls, Idaho (USA). Idaho Chemical Programs - Operations Office
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1540
OSTI ID:
5361008
Report Number(s):
ICP-1128
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English