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Testing of a uranium downhole logging system to measure in-situ plutonium concentrations in sediments. [216-Z-1A crib]

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OSTI ID:6844326
A prototype urainium borehole logging system, developed for uranium exploration, was modified for Pu assay and testing at the site. It uses the delayed fission neutron (DFN) method. It was tested in a retired Pu facility, the 216-Z-1A Crib. General agreement between laboratory determined Pu concentrations in sediment samples and neutron flux measurements was found for the relative distribution with depth.
Research Organization:
Rockwell International Corp., Richland, WA (USA). Rockwell Hanford Operations; IRT Corp., San Diego, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-77RL01030
OSTI ID:
6844326
Report Number(s):
RHO-SA-179; CONF-801145-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English