Atom percent fission in uranium and plutonium fuel (mass spectrometric method)

Journal Article · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980 · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5553370

The method covers the determination of the heavy element atom percent fission in irradiated uranium (U) fuel with initial plutonium (Pu) content from 0 to 50% from isotopic analyses of the fuel before and after irradiation. The method specifies the computational procedures for handling mass spectrometric analyses. Chemical separation procedures and mass spectrometer operation procedures are specified in ASTM Method E 267. The method is applicable to thermal-reactor U and Pu fuels but does not apply to fuels containing thorium or U-233 before irradiation. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5553370
• Journal Information: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States) Vol. 45; ISSN ABASC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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