Method for processing spent nuclear reactor fuel

Details Method for processing spent nuclear reactor fuel Method for processing spent nuclear reactor fuel

1978-02-16

1981-07-14

Miller, Edward A.

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Organic luminescent material containing compositions

Scintillating or lasing compositions

423 4, 423 8, 423 10, 423 18, 423 19, 423251, C09K 300, C01G 4300, C01G 5600

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042785596

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for processing spent nuclear reactor fuel wherein plutonium is continuously contaminated with radioactive fission products and diluted with uranium. Plutonium of sufficient purity to fabricate nuclear weapons cannot be produced by the process or in the disclosed reprocessing plant. Diversion of plutonium is prevented by radiation hazards and ease of detection.

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Levenson et al., "Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy", vol. 5, pp. 143-156, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, U.N. (1972) N.Y., N.Y.

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