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Enrichment and Location of Uranium Precipitates from Uranyl Carbonate Addition to Tank 43

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/781727· OSTI ID:781727
In order to safety restart the 2H evaporator, plans are to add depleted uranium (DU) as uranyl carbonate to Tank 43 to lower the 235U enrichment in the supernate. This memo examines the enrichment and location of uranium precipitates formed in Tank 43. An assessment of the risks associated with precipitating uranium shows that there is no criticality concern during this operation.
Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
781727
Report Number(s):
WSRC-TR-2001-00113
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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