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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
P. A. Finn, D. K. Sze
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 10 | Number 3 | November 1986 | Pages 1362-1366
Tritium Technology | doi.org/10.13182/FST86-A24920
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A liquid metal absorption system is proposed as a recovery technique for recovering tritium from high pressure helium. The helium and liquid lithium are mixed to effect transfer of the tritium from the gas to the liquid lithium. Subsequently, the lithium is processed using molten salt extraction. The advantages and disadvantages of this method are compared with other methods. Overall, the liquid metal method appears to be one with significant potential.