Californium-252: Properties and production

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 UTC 1986 · Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7054078

Keller, O L

Production of Californium-252 (/sup 252/Cf) is carried out in the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The chemical separation and purification of the Cf is made in the adjacent Transplutonium Processing Plant (TRU). The HFIR/TRU is the sole source for /sup 252/Cf in the western world. There is also an important but smaller production facility located in Dimitrovgrad in the USSR.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., Oak Ridge, TN 37831
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 7054078
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States) Vol. 2:3; ISSN NSAPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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