Container for fissile material and a method of making the same

Details Container for fissile material and a method of making the same Container for fissile material and a method of making the same

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Radiation controlling means

Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources

C250S507100, C220S565000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11280875

ABSTRACT:
A container (10) for fissile material comprises an inner annular shaped receptacle (12) contained within an outer annular enclosure (14). The receptacle (12) and the enclosure (14) define an inner chamber (16) surrounded by an outer chamber (18). A closure mechanism (20) fastens the receptacle (12) to the enclosure (14) and seals there between. Two opposing openings (22) are provided in the top of the container (10) to allow fissile material to be introduced into and removed from the inner chamber (16). The openings (22) are shielded by flanges (24) and vented caps (23) seal the openings (22).The annular container (10) is impact resistance. The outer chamber (18) acts as a buffer to protect the inner chamber (16). If the outer chamber (18) ruptures the fissile contents of the inner chamber (16) are contained. The outer chamber (18) also acts to contain any spillage of the fissile material in the event that the inner receptacle (12) fails.

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