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Nondestructive assay of special nuclear materials contained in scrap and waste

Journal Article · · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5689923
The following procedures are included: nondestructive determination of plutonium in containers of 4 litres or less or fabrication waste by neutron-coincidence counting; nondestructive determination of plutonium in containers of 1 liter or less in fabrication scrap by neutron-coincidence counting; nondestructive determination or plutonium in 55- and 30-gallon drums of combustible fabrication wastes by neutron-coincidence counting; nondestructive analysis of plutonium in fabrication scrap and waste in containers of 20 litres or less by segmented passive gamma-ray scanning. Guidelines regarding the assay of special nuclear material (i.e., choice of method, analysis prerequisites, interference, etc.) are presented in the US Atomic Energy Commission Regulatory Guide. (JMT)
OSTI ID:
5689923
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