Method of removing fission gases from irradiated fuel

Details Method of removing fission gases from irradiated fuel Method of removing fission gases from irradiated fuel

1979-12-31

1981-08-25

Sebastian, Leland A.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Shaping or treating radioactive material

176 37, G21C 2100

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ABSTRACT:
A method for removing volatile fission products from irradiated fuel which comprises passing a hydrogen-containing inert gas by said fuel which is at an elevated temperature of at least about 1000.degree. C. for a sufficient time to remove a significant portion of said fission products and a second step wherein inert gas alone is swept past the fuel while at said elevated temperature.

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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Report ORNL-TM-3624, LMFBR Fuel Cycle Studies Progress Report for Oct. 1971, No. 32, pp. 17 to 20.

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