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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Vikram N. Patel, J. N. Anno
Nuclear Technology | Volume 56 | Number 2 | February 1982 | Page 401
Technical Note | Material | doi.org/10.13182/NT82-A32867
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The radiation-induced outgassing (RIO) was measured for a molecular sieve material used in sorption pumps (Linde Molecular Sieve Type 13X) exposed at 20°C to 60Co gamma radiation at a dose rate of 9.0 × 104 rad/h. The measured outgassing rate was found to be (7.03 ± 2.21) × 10-10 Pa ℓ /(cm2.s).Mrad-1h-1, which is consistent with values determined previously for various metals. This RIO is equivalent to a thermal bakeout at only 30°C. It was concluded for this material that the RIO is not a viable alternative to thermal bakeouts.
