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F. D. Leipziger, L. A. Altamari
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 8 | Number 4 | October 1960 | Pages 312-314
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE60-A28861
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An apparatus has been designed for determining the surface area of highly radioactive coarse particles. The system uses krypton as the adsorbate and a thermistor manometer to measure pressures. Measurements have been made on samples with areas as low as 50 cm2. The design, construction, and precision of the system are discussed.