/sup 238/PuO/sub 2/ fines generation in radioisotopic heat sources

Technical Report · Thu Jun 23 00:00:00 EDT 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6067974· OSTI ID:6067974

Teaney, P E

Fuel aging studies were performed on the fuel form (plutonium-238 dioxide and yttrium) used in the Milliwatt Generator Radioisotopic Heat Source to determine the possibility of fuel degradation and of the resultant generation of respirable fines. In addition to long-term thermal aging of the fuel, evaluations included the effects of thermal ramping of the aged fuel to 1000/sup 0/C and of impacting thermally hot (450/sup 0/C) heat sources at 150 m/sec after thermal aging.

• Research Organization: Monsanto Research Corp., Miamisburg, OH (USA). Mound
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00053
• OSTI ID: 6067974
• Report Number(s): MLM-3069; ON: DE83013556
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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