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Retention of reactor products in the Oklo natural fission reactor

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OSTI ID:7227488

Analysis of the fission product distribution in the Oklo reactor and its environs support the conclusions that a mineral such as uraninite can retain its integrity and composition to a remarkable degree while immersed in natural ground water. The transport of uranium out of the principal reactor zones averaged no more than 20 percent in the most affected regions with a fractional loss of uranium of 10/sup -10/ per year. (JSR)

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
7227488
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-76-2705; CONF-770102-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English