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Isotopes & Radiation
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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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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.
K. K. S. Pillay, C. C. Thomas, Jr., D. M. Hart, D. Didising, R. C. Thomas
Nuclear Technology | Volume 8 | Number 1 | January 1970 | Pages 73-78
Analysis | doi.org/10.13182/NT70-A28637
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The results of an experimental investigation of a gunpowder residue test based on the addition of 0.1 wt% of rare earth oxide to gunpowder is reported. A total of 512 test samples have been subjected to statistical analysis. The findings of this investigation demonstrate that the use of europium-labeled gunpowder can provide the basis for a rapid and simple instrumental gunpowder-residue test which can detect the firing of a weapon with a high degree of probability. The results of the tests with europium-labeled gunpowder are compared with the analysis of barium and antimony in primer residues. A cost analysis indicates that europium labeling of gunpowder will increase the cost of ammunition by < 2%.