A field test and evaluation of the Simultaneous Calorimetric Assay System

Conference · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Nucl. Mater. Manage.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6459313

Rakel, D A; Elmont, T H; Wetzel, J R

The Simultaneous Calorimetric Assay System measures the thermal power of a sample by calorimetry and the relative concentrations of the heat producing nuclei in the sample simultaneously. This transportable instrument provides a nondestructive determination of the plutonium content of the sample. This paper describes the instrument and its performance in a field test conducted by the Chemical Standards Laboratory at Rockwell International, Rocky Flats Plant, in the summer of 1983.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Golden, Colorado
• OSTI ID: 6459313
• Report Number(s): CONF-840734-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Nucl. Mater. Manage.; (United States) Journal Volume: 13
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACTINIDES
CALORIMETERS
CALORIMETRY
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
ELEMENTS
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TESTING
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