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Can-in-canister demonstration at DWPF

Journal Article · · Radwaste Magazine
OSTI ID:539101
US DOE fissile Materials Deposition Program is evaluating options for disposition of weapons-usable plutonium that is surplus to national defense needs. This article discusses one of the immobilization options can-in-canister approach. In this option, small cans of a glass form, in which plutonium has been immobilized and which contains a neutron absorber, are placed on a support structure in a large Savannah River site Defense Waste Processing Facility canister. Then the top is welded onto the canister, and the canister is filled with high-level waste glass. The glass provides the radiation source for proliferation resistance. The canisters are finally to be placed in a federal repository. Topics discussed include can-in canister option, demonstration, phases of the program, and conclusions. 3 figs.
OSTI ID:
539101
Journal Information:
Radwaste Magazine, Journal Name: Radwaste Magazine Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 4; ISSN 1070-9541; ISSN RDMGEK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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