Field test and evaluation of the simultaneous calorimetric assay system

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6935959

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

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. 6 references, 6 figures, 2 tables.

• Research Organization: Monsanto Research Corp., Miamisburg, OH (USA). Mound; Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00053
• OSTI ID: 6935959
• Report Number(s): MLM-3161(OP); CONF-840734-12; ON: DE84015246
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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