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Stability of Florothene Under Exposure to Gamma Radiation (open access)

Stability of Florothene Under Exposure to Gamma Radiation

The stability of fluorothene (polytrifluorochloroethylene, Kel-F) to gamma radiation has been investigated to estimate the probable life expectancy of fluorothene equipment exposed to Purex process solutions. Samples of fluorothene were exposed to total gamma radiation dosages up to 10 degree R. The results of these tests substantiate the findings reported by Sisman and Bopp in their compilation of data on the affects of radiation on plastics.
Date: July 6, 1956
Creator: Adler, K. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Specification for Cleaning Zircaloy Fuel Rod Components (open access)

Specification for Cleaning Zircaloy Fuel Rod Components

Abstract: "This specification covers the cleaning of Zir caloy-2 components of PWR fuel rods and such tools, gauges, or other devices as may be required in subsequent handling, welding and inspection per Fuel Rod Specification AP-292545, Section II-A-4 and Section II-B-3."
Date: March 6, 1956
Creator: Fischer, R. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Recovery of Zirconium Tetrachloride Powder (open access)

Recovery of Zirconium Tetrachloride Powder

Report discussing methods for recovering hafnium-free zirconium from irradiated fuel elements. Two methods are discussed: the fluoride method and the Zircex method. Experimental procedures to evaluate these methods and their results are presented.
Date: April 6, 1956
Creator: Lee, L. A. & Welt, M. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library