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K Reactor Pu-238 demonstration results (Interim report PTA-063)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/85860· OSTI ID:85860

During the first half of FY-1968, a test irradiation of neptunium was performed in KE Reactor. The basic objectives of this test were to show the reactor capability for irradiating neptunium target elements in an elevated flux; demonstrate the charge-discharge of several of the target columns during reactor operation; and establish the Pu-238 production characteristics of the K-type reactor. These objectives were successfully met. This document reports the results and conclusions derived in meeting the third objective -- establishing K reactor Pu-238 production characteristics.

Research Organization:
Douglas United Nuclear, Inc., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
85860
Report Number(s):
DUN--4354; ON: DE95012685
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English