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Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
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BWXT will scout potential TRISO fuel production sites in Wyoming
BWX Technologies Inc. announced today that its Advanced Technologies subsidiary has signed a cooperation agreement with the state of Wyoming to evaluate locations and requirements for siting a potential new TRISO nuclear fuel fabrication facility in the state.
M. H. Cooper, G. R. Taylor
Nuclear Technology | Volume 12 | Number 1 | September 1971 | Pages 83-92
Technical Paper | Material | doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15901
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Sorption isotherms at 300, 500, 750, and 1000°F for Cs in Na were measured on polished Ni, as-received Type 304 stainless steel, polished Type 304 stainless steel, oxidized Zr, and single crystal Al2O3 over Cs concentrations from 46 appm (atomic parts per million) to 0.03 appm. Cesium concentrations on specimen surfaces that had been equilibrated with the Na/Cs solution were determined with a 137Cs tracer. Cesium sorption was reversible, increased with rising Cs concentrations, and decreased with higher temperatures. Nickel and Al2O3 are superior as packing materials for Cs cold traps because of their higher sorption capacities at low Cs concentrations.