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Standard method for measurement of delayed neutron-emitting fission products in nuclear reactor coolant water during reactor operation. [/sup 87/Br and /sup 137/I]

Journal Article · · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7330710
An automatic detection and measuring system for delayed neutron-emitting fission products in nuclear reactor coolant water during reactor operation that is described is designed for the specific determination of /sup 87/Br and /sup 137/I without interference. Interference from the 4.14s half-life /sup 17/N and other delayed neutron-emitting fission products is eliminated by sampling at such a flow rate that a 1 to 2 min time delay occurs between the time the coolant water leaves the reactor and passes the sensitive area of the BF/sub 3/ proportional counters. The method cannot be used to distinguish between the two isotopes. (BLM)
OSTI ID:
7330710
Journal Information:
Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States) Vol. 45; ISSN ASTSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English