Sintered uranium dioxide pellets

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

OSTI ID:5690772

The specification applies to uranium dioxide pellets containing uranium of any U-235 concentration for use in nuclear reactors. The specification covers chemical requirements (uranium content, impurity content, stoichiometry, moisture content, and gas content), nuclear requirements (isotopic content, equivalent boron content, and reactivity), physical characteristics (dimensions, pellet density, grain size, pore morphology, pellet integrity, surface cracks, chips, cleanliness, workmanship, and densification), lot requirements, sampling, testing, certification, packaging, and shipping. The specification does not include provisions for preventing criticality accidents or requirements for health and safety. The user is obligated to be aware of and conform to all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to possessing, shipping, processing, or using source or special nuclear material. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5690772
• 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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