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September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Inkjet droplets of radioactive material enable quick, precise testing at NIST
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed a technique called cryogenic decay energy spectrometry capable of detecting single radioactive decay events from tiny material samples and simultaneously identifying the atoms involved. In time, the technology could replace characterization tasks that have taken months and could support rapid, accurate radiopharmaceutical development and used nuclear fuel recycling, according to an article published on July 8 by NIST.
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Nuclear Technology | Volume 40 | Number 2 | September 1978 | Pages 122-128
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Section XI, “Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components,” of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code contains the requirements for inservice inspection (ISI) of commercial nuclear reactors. This inspection code covers ISI of nuclear vessels, piping, pumps, valves, and their supports; it also includes inservice testing of pumps and valves for assessing operational readiness. Experience indicates that greater efficiency and reliability would result if ISI requirements were factored in earlier in the product development cycle, particularly in the design and fabrication stages. Furthermore, strong motivational factors exist from the plant owners’ viewpoint to encourage awareness of ISI requirements.
