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Measurement of plutonium and americium in molten salt residues

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5844462
The measurement of plutonium and americium in molten salt residues using a segmented gamma-ray scanning device is described. This system was calibrated using artificially fabricated as well as process generated samples. All samples were calorimetered and the americium to plutonium content of the samples determined by gamma-ray spectroscopy. For the nine samples calorimetered thus far, no significant biases are present in the comparison of the segmented gamma-ray assay and the calorimetric assay. Estimated errors are of the order of 10 percent and is dependent on the americium to plutonium ratio determination.
Research Organization:
Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-3533
OSTI ID:
5844462
Report Number(s):
RFP-2943; CONF-791117-17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English