Activation Analyses of Disposal Options for Irradiated Be12Ti
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Be12Ti Neutron Multiplier
2.1. Beryllium Resources
2.2. Beryllium Chemical Composition
2.3. Be12Ti Chemical Composition
2.4. Be12Ti Blocks
3. Modelling Methodology
3.1. HCPB Breeder Blanket Geometry Model
3.2. Computer Codes and Nuclear Data
3.3. DEMO Operational Scenario
4. Results of Activation Calculations
4.1. Activity of the Be12Ti in the HCPB Blankets
4.2. Disposal Options for the Be12Ti
4.2.1. Total Disposal Limits
4.2.2. Radionuclide-Specific Limits
4.2.3. Location Dependent Processing of the Irradiated Be12Ti Blocks
4.3. Dominant Radionuclides
5. Recycling Possibilities for the Irradiated Be12Ti
6. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Country | Mine Production |
---|---|
USA | 180 |
Brazil | 3 |
China | 70 |
Madagascar | 1 |
Mozambique | 13 |
Nigeria | 1 |
Rwanda | 1 |
Uganda | 7 |
World total (rounded) | 280 |
Element | Ulba | Materion |
---|---|---|
Be | balance | balance |
BeO | - | 0.9000 |
C | 0.0500 | 0.0900 |
Fe | 0.1000 | 0.0800 |
Al | 0.0200 | 0.0500 |
Si | 0.0300 | 0.0450 |
Mg | 0.0200 | 0.0100 |
Zn | - | 0.0050 |
Cr | 0.0200 | 0.0100 |
Ni | 0.0200 | 0.0250 |
Cu | 0.0100 | 0.0250 |
Ti | - | 0.0250 |
Zr | - | 0.0050 |
U | 0.0002 | 0.0150 |
Mn | 0.0100 | 0.0050 |
Ag | - | 0.0050 |
Co | - | 0.0050 |
Pb | 0.0500 | 0.0050 |
Ca | 0.0050 | 0.0050 |
Mo | - | 0.0050 |
O | 0.8000 | - |
F | 0.0010 | - |
Other | - | 0.0400 |
Element | Ti | Si | Fe | Ni | C | N | H |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
wt% | balance | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
Element | Be12Ti Min | Be12Ti Max | “Average” |
---|---|---|---|
Be | 68.983 + 0.134 | 68.807 + 0.260 | 68.612 + 0.206 |
BeO | 0.371 | 0.721 | 0.573 |
C | 0.038 | 0.247 | 0.098 |
Fe | 0.095 | 0.123 | 0.114 |
Al | 0.005 | 0.035 | 0.019 |
Si | 0.041 | 0.062 | 0.052 |
Mg | 0.000 | 0.011 | 0.007 |
Zn | 0.001 | 0.004 | 0.002 |
Cr | 0.001 | 0.011 | 0.007 |
Ni | 0.065 | 0.078 | 0.072 |
Cu | 0.001 | 0.018 | 0.008 |
Ti | 29.671 | 29.688 | 29.680 |
Zr | 0.001 | 0.005 | 0.003 |
U | 0.00014 | 0.0105 | 0.0021 |
Mn | 0.000 | 0.005 | 0.003 |
Ag | 0.000 | 0.004 | 0.002 |
Co | 0.000 | 0.004 | 0.002 |
Pb | 0.001 | 0.019 | 0.010 |
Ca | 0.001 | 0.004 | 0.002 |
Mo | 0.001 | 0.004 | 0.002 |
O | 0.560 + 0.237 | 0.560 + 0.461 | 0.560 + 0.367 |
F | 0.000 | 0.001 | 0.000 |
N | 0.031 | 0.046 | 0.038 |
H | 0.120 | 0.120 | 0.120 |
W | 0.007 | 0.007 | 0.007 |
Na | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
Ta | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
IB Blanket | Central OB Blanket | Lateral OB Blanket | Total Reactor |
---|---|---|---|
6.8 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 603.2 |
Be12Ti Composition | Cooling Time | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 s | 1 h | 1 Day | 1 Month | 1 Year | 10 Years | 100 Years | |
Min | 5.42 × 1017 | 2.54 × 1017 | 3.51 × 1016 | 2.70 × 1016 | 7.21 × 1016 | 1.07 × 1015 | 1.17 × 1013 | 5.02 × 1011 |
Average | 5.44 × 1017 | 2.57 × 1017 | 3.62 × 1016 | 2.76 × 1016 | 7.42 × 1015 | 1.21 × 1015 | 4.51 × 1013 | 7.12 × 1011 |
Max | 5.53 × 1017 | 2.65 × 1017 | 3.89 × 1016 | 2.91 × 1016 | 7.65 × 1015 | 1.35 × 1015 | 7.89 × 1013 | 1.17 × 1012 |
Country, Repository Name | Repository Capacity |
---|---|
United Kingdom, LLWR | 1,800,000 |
France, L’Aube | 1,000,000 |
Spain, El Cabril | 36,000 |
Japan, Rokkasho | 600,000 |
Finland, VLJ Oilkiluoto | 8000 |
Sweden, SFR | 266,000 |
Radionuclide | LLW Limit (Bq/kg) | Be12ti Activity (bq/kg) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
1 Year | 10 Years | 100 Years | ||
Sn-126 | 2.70 × 103 | 1.07 × 102 | 1.07 × 102 | 1.07 × 102 |
Cl-36 | 5.00 × 103 | 2.94 × 101 | 2.94 × 101 | 2.94 × 101 |
Nb-94 | 1.20 × 105 | 5.76 × 102 | 5.76 × 102 | 5.74 × 102 |
Th-232 | 1.10 × 106 | 6.50 × 10−6 | 6.50 × 10−6 | 6.50 × 10−6 |
Ag-108m | 1.40 × 106 | 3.73 × 106 | 3.68 × 106 | 3.17 × 106 |
I-129 | 1.40 × 106 | 5.16 × 100 | 5.16 × 100 | 5.16 × 100 |
Be-10 | 5.10 × 106 | 4.81 × 105 | 4.81 × 105 | 4.81 × 105 |
Zr-93 | 1.80 × 107 | 8.99 × 102 | 8.99 × 102 | 8.99 × 102 |
Mo-93 | 3.80 × 107 | 1.17 × 105 | 1.13 × 105 | 1.11 × 105 |
Tc-99 | 4.40 × 107 | 1.13 × 104 | 1.13 × 104 | 1.04 × 104 |
Se-79 | 5.50 × 107 | 9.47 × 100 | 9.47 × 100 | 9.46 × 100 |
C-14 | 9.20 × 107 | 1.78 × 107 | 1.78 × 107 | 1.78 × 107 |
Ni-59 | 1.10 × 108 | 7.98 × 105 | 7.98 × 105 | 7.88 × 105 |
H-3 | 2.00 × 108 | - | - | - |
Cs-135 | 2.60 × 108 | 1.75 × 102 | 1.75 × 102 | 1.75 × 102 |
Ca-41 | 3.00 × 108 | 3.72 × 103 | 3.72 × 103 | 3.72 × 103 |
Pd-107 | 3.00 × 108 | 2.69 × 101 | 2.69 × 101 | 2.69 × 101 |
Cs-137 | 3.30 × 108 | 1.13 × 107 | 9.20 × 106 | 1.15 × 106 |
Sn-121m | 3.70 × 108 | 1.62 × 104 | 1.40 × 104 | 3.39 × 103 |
Sm-151 | 4.50 × 108 | 3.39 × 105 | 3.16 × 105 | 1.58 × 105 |
Ni-63 | 3.20 × 109 | 1.06 × 108 | 9.93 × 107 | 5.34 × 107 |
Sr-90 | 6.00 × 109 | 5.30 × 106 | 4.27 × 106 | 4.89 × 105 |
Eu-154 | 5.80 × 1010 | 2.15 × 105 | 1.04 × 105 | 7.36 × 101 |
Eu-152 | 7.50 × 1010 | 5.24 × 103 | 3.30 × 103 | 3.28 × 101 |
Ce-144 | 8.80 × 1010 | 3.55 × 107 | 1.21 × 104 | - |
Ru-106 | 1.20 × 1011 | 3.78 × 107 | 8.36 × 104 | - |
Ag-110m | 1.20 × 1011 | 7.37 × 108 | 8.15 × 104 | - |
Na-22 | 1.30 × 1011 | 5.79 × 106 | 4.36 × 105 | 5.78 × 10−5 |
Co-60 | 1.30 × 1011 | 1.28 × 1010 | 3.92 × 109 | 3.02 × 104 |
Cs-134 | 1.90 × 1011 | 2.70 × 106 | 1.31 × 105 | 1.58 × 10−7 |
Mn-54 | 3.60 × 1011 | 1.42 × 109 | 9.64 × 105 | - |
Sb-125 | 5.10 × 1011 | 3.31 × 106 | 3.46 × 105 | 1.38 × 10−4 |
Pm-147 | 5.80 × 1011 | 2.04 × 107 | 1.89 × 106 | 2.92 × 10−4 |
Zn-65 | 6.00 × 1011 | 1.95 × 108 | 1.75 × 104 | - |
Sn-119m | 1.40 × 1012 | 6.77 × 103 | 2.86 × 100 | - |
Tl-204 | 3.30 × 1012 | 2.453 × 105 | 4.88 × 104 | 4.42 × 10−3 |
Fe-55 | 6.10 × 1012 | 1.28 × 1010 | 1.31 × 109 | 4.46 × 10−1 |
Radionuclide | LILW-1 (Bq/kg) | LILW-2 (Bq/kg) | Be12Ti Activity (Bq/kg) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Year | 10 Years | 100 Years | |||
Co-60 | 3.7 × 106 | 5.0 × 1010 | 1.28 × 1010 | 3.92 × 109 | 3.02 × 104 |
H-3 | 7.4 × 106 | 1.0 × 109 | - | - | - |
Cs-137 | 3.7 × 106 | 3.3 × 108 | 1.13 × 107 | 9.20 × 106 | 1.15 × 106 |
Nb-94 | 1.2 × 105 | 1.2 × 105 | 5.76 × 102 | 5.76 × 102 | 5.74 × 102 |
Ni-59 | 1.9 × 107 | 6.3 × 107 | 7.98 × 105 | 7.98 × 105 | 7.88 × 105 |
Ni-63 | 3.6 × 109 | 1.2 × 1010 | 1.06 × 108 | 9.93 × 107 | 5.34 × 107 |
C-14 | 6.1 × 107 | 2.0 × 108 | 1.78 × 107 | 1.78 × 107 | 1.78 × 107 |
Tc-99 | 3.0 × 105 | 1.0 × 106 | 1.13 × 104 | 1.13 × 104 | 1.04 × 104 |
Radionuclide | El Cabril | Be12Ti | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB | OBC | OBL | Tokamak | ||
H-3 | 2.0 × 1014 | - | - | - | - |
C-14 | 2.0 × 1013 | 9.1 × 1010 | 1.5 × 1011 | 1.5 × 1011 | 1.0 × 1013 |
Ni-59 | 2.0 × 1014 | 4.2 × 109 | 6.6 × 109 | 6.5 × 109 | 4.3 × 1011 |
Ni-63 | 2.0 × 1015 | 5.6 × 1011 | 8.8 × 1011 | 8.7 × 1011 | 6.0 × 1013 |
Co-60 | 2.0 × 1018 | 7.0 × 1013 | 1.1 × 1014 | 1.1 × 1014 | 7.5 × 1015 |
Sr-90 | 2.0 × 1017 | 2.6 × 1010 | 4.4 × 1010 | 4.4 × 1010 | 2.9 × 1012 |
Nb-94 | 1.0 × 1012 | 2.5 × 106 | 4.8 × 106 | 4.8 × 106 | 3.1 × 108 |
Tc-99 | 3.2 × 1012 | 5.9 × 107 | 9.4 × 107 | 9.3 × 107 | 6.4 × 109 |
I-129 | 1.5 × 1011 | 2.5 × 104 | 4.3 × 104 | 4.3 × 104 | 2.9 × 106 |
Cs-137 | 3.7 × 1015 | 5.5 × 1010 | 9.4 × 1010 | 9.4 × 1010 | 6.3 × 1012 |
Isotope | Limit, Bq/m3 | Activity, Bq/m3 | Isotope | Limit, Bq/m3 | Activity, Bq/m3 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Be-10 | 1.0 × 1012 | 1.1 × 109 | H-3 | 6.9 × 1014 | - |
Cl-36 | 1.0 × 1012 | 6.7 × 104 | C-14 | 8.7 × 1012 | 4.1 × 1010 |
Ar-39 | 2.1 × 1012 | 8.2 × 108 | Na-22 | 2.8 × 1012 | 1.1 × 1010 |
Ca-41 | 6.4 × 1011 | 8.5 × 106 | S-35 | 9.7 × 1013 | 3.7 × 105 |
Fe-55 | 1.1 × 1015 | 2.9 × 1013 | Ca-45 | 1.6 × 1014 | 1.8 × 1014 |
Co-60 | 2.0 × 1012 | 2.9 × 1013 | Sc-46 | 7.9 × 1012 | 6.8 × 1013 |
Ni-63 | 2.8 × 1013 | 2.4 × 1011 | V-49 | 2.2 × 1015 | 7.0 × 1010 |
Rb-87 | 1.4 × 1012 | 3.8 × 100 | Cr-51 | 8.2 × 1014 | 4.3 × 108 |
Nb-94 | 1.9 × 1011 | 1.3 × 106 | Mn-54 | 1.2 × 1013 | 3.2 × 1012 |
Ag-108m | 1.0 × 1012 | 8.5 × 109 | Co-57 | 1.2 × 1013 | 1.3 × 1013 |
Sn-126 | 1.3 × 1012 | 2.5 × 105 | Co-58 | 1.8 × 1013 | 1.2 × 1012 |
Cs-137 | 3.3 × 1012 | 2.6 × 1010 | Fe-59 | 1.4 × 1013 | 1.8 × 109 |
Pb-210 | 5.6 × 1011 | 4.8 × 101 | Ni-59 | 3.8 × 1013 | 1.8 × 109 |
Ra-226 | 1.8 × 1010 | 3.9 × 100 | Zn-65 | 1.8 × 1013 | 4.5 × 1011 |
Ac-227 | 9.7 × 1010 | 3.0 × 101 | Se-79 | 6.7 × 1012 | 2.2 × 104 |
Ra-228 | 1.4 × 1011 | 1.7 × 10−1 | Kr-85 | 1.6 × 1013 | 1.3 × 109 |
Th-230 | 7.4 × 109 | 2.5 × 103 | Sr-89 | 3.6 × 1013 | 1.0 × 109 |
Pa-231 | 7.7 × 109 | 3.4 × 102 | Sr-90 | 2.6 × 1012 | 1.2 × 1010 |
Th-232 | 5.1 × 109 | 1.5 × 10−2 | Nb-93m | 1.3 × 1014 | 1.1 × 108 |
U-233 | 6.9 × 109 | 2.5 × 103 | Mo-93 | 3.1 × 1013 | 2.6 × 108 |
U-234 | 1.0 × 1010 | 6.0 × 105 | Zr-93 | 4.1 × 1012 | 2.1 × 106 |
U-235 | 5.6 × 109 | 2.5 × 104 | Nb-95 | 3.1 × 1013 | 2.3 × 1010 |
Np-237 | 1.3 × 1010 | 1.2 × 106 | Zr-95 | 2.2 × 1013 | 1.1 × 1010 |
U-238 | 2.0 × 1010 | 5.6 × 105 | Tc-99 | 3.1 × 1012 | 2.6 × 107 |
Pu-238 | 3.3 × 1011 | 1.9 × 109 | Ru-103 | 4.4 × 1013 | 7.2 × 108 |
Am-242m | 1.4 × 1010 | 2.1 × 106 | Ru-106 | 5.4 × 1012 | 8.6 × 1010 |
Pu-244 | 1.8 × 1010 | 4.7 × 10−5 | Pd-107 | 2.0 × 1013 | 6.2 × 104 |
Cm-245 | 3.3 × 1010 | 2.7 × 101 | Cd-109 | 7.9 × 1013 | 1.0 × 1011 |
Cm-247 | 1.4 × 1010 | 2.2 × 10−7 | Ag-110m | 3.8 × 1012 | 1.7 × 1012 |
Cm-248 | 1.2 × 1010 | 8.1 × 10−8 | Cd-113m | 1.3 × 1013 | 3.7 × 106 |
I-125 | 1.1 × 1014 | 4.0 × 102 | |||
Sb-125 | 9.7 × 1012 | 7.6 × 109 | |||
Te-125m | 1.4 × 1014 | 1.8 × 109 | |||
I-129 | 2.6 × 1012 | 1.2 × 104 | |||
Ba-133 | 7.9 × 1012 | 2.9 × 105 | |||
Cs-134 | 4.1 × 1012 | 6.2 × 109 | |||
Cs-135 | 3.6 × 1012 | 4.0 × 105 | |||
Ce-144 | 7.4 × 1012 | 8.1 × 1010 |
Radionuclide | Class A | Class C | Be12Ti |
---|---|---|---|
C-14 in activated metal | 2.96 × 1011 | Class A × 10 | 4.1 × 1010 |
Ni-59 in activated metal | 8.14 × 1011 | Class A × 10 | 1.8 × 109 |
Nb-94 in activated metal | 7.40 × 108 | Class A × 10 | 1.3 × 106 |
Tc-99 | 1.11 × 1011 | Class A × 10 | 2.6 × 107 |
I-129 | 2.96 × 108 | Class A × 10 | 1.2 × 104 |
Pu-241 | 1.30 × 104 1 | Class A × 10 | 2.2 × 104 1 |
Cm-242 | 7.40 × 104 1 | Class A × 10 | 1.7 × 102 1 |
Radionuclide | Class A | Class B | Class C | Be12Ti |
---|---|---|---|---|
H-3 | 1.5 × 1012 | (1) | (1) | - |
Co-60 | 2.6 × 1013 | (1) | (1) | 2.9 × 1013 |
Ni-63 in activated metal | 1.3 × 1012 | 2.6 × 1013 | 2.6 × 1014 | 2.4 × 1011 |
Sr-90 | 1.5 × 109 | 5.6 × 1012 | 2.6 × 1014 | 1.2 × 1010 |
Cs-137 | 3.7 × 1010 | 1.6 × 1012 | 1.7 × 1014 | 2.6 × 1010 |
Isotope | Activity, Bq/kg | Isotope | Dose Rate Inhalation, % |
---|---|---|---|
1 s | |||
He-6 | 2.52 × 1013 | Sc-46 | 3.80 × 101 |
Sc-48 | 2.22 × 1012 | Sc-48 | 2.23 × 101 |
Sc-47 | 7.54 × 1011 | Ca-45 | 1.25 × 101 |
Sc-46 | 6.12 × 1011 | Sc-47 | 5.04 × 100 |
Sc-46m | 4.82 × 1011 | Co-60 | 4.14 × 100 |
Ca-45 | 3.71 × 1011 | Pu-239 | 2.19 × 100 |
N-16 | 2.03 × 1011 | Ta-182 | 1.72 × 100 |
Ag-110 | 1.31 × 1011 | He-6 | 1.68 × 100 |
Xe-133 | 1.53 × 100 | ||
Sn-130 | 1.03 × 100 | ||
Sn-129m | 8.55 × 10−1 | ||
Pu-238 | 8.39 × 10−1 | ||
Tc-105 | 7.01 × 10−1 | ||
Sn-129 | 6.81 × 10−1 | ||
Pu-241 | 4.77 × 10−1 | ||
1 h | |||
Sc-48 | 2.18 × 1012 | Sc-46 | 4.12 × 101 |
Sc-47 | 7.48 × 1011 | Sc-48 | 2.38 × 101 |
Sc-46 | 6.11 × 1011 | Ca-45 | 1.36 × 101 |
Ca-45 | 3.71 × 1011 | Sc-47 | 5.41 × 100 |
W-187 | 7.58 × 1010 | Co-60 | 4.49 × 100 |
Sc-49 | 5.14 × 1010 | Pu-239 | 2.37 × 100 |
Np-239 | 3.71 × 1010 | Ta-182 | 1.86 × 100 |
Mn-56 | 3.51 × 1010 | Xe-133 | 1.66 × 100 |
Ti-45 | 3.42 × 1010 | Pu-238 | 9.09 × 10−1 |
Co-58m | 2.03 × 1010 | Pu-241 | 5.17 × 10−1 |
Xe-135 | 4.88 × 10−1 | ||
1 day | |||
Sc-48 | 1.51 × 1012 | Sc-46 | 4.52 × 101 |
Sc-47 | 6.17 × 1011 | Sc-48 | 1.83 × 101 |
Sc-46 | 6.07 × 1011 | Ca-45 | 1.50 × 101 |
Ca-45 | 3.69 × 1011 | Co-60 | 4.96 × 100 |
W-187 | 3.88 × 1010 | Sc-47 | 4.93 × 100 |
Np-239 | 2.80 × 1010 | Pu-239 | 2.62 × 100 |
Ta-182 | 1.87 × 1010 | Ta-182 | 2.05 × 100 |
Co-58 | 1.78 × 1010 | Xe-133 | 1.81 × 100 |
Fe-55 | 1.65 × 1010 | Pu-238 | 1.01 × 100 |
Pu-241 | 5.72 × 10−1 | ||
30 days | |||
Sc-46 | 4.77 × 1011 | Sc-46 | 5.75 × 101 |
Ca-45 | 3.26 × 1011 | Ca-45 | 2.14 × 101 |
Fe-55 | 1.62 × 1010 | Co-60 | 7.94 × 100 |
Ta-182 | 1.57 × 1010 | Pu-239 | 4.26 × 100 |
Co-60 | 1.45 × 1010 | Ta-182 | 2.78 × 100 |
Co-57 | 1.34 × 1010 | Pu-238 | 1.64 × 100 |
Co-58 | 1.34 × 1010 | Pu-241 | 9.21 × 10−1 |
W-185 | 3.32 × 109 | Pu-240 | 5.77 × 10−1 |
Co-58 | 4.98 × 10−1 | ||
1 year | |||
Ca-45 | 7.85 × 1010 | Co-60 | 2.81 × 101 |
Sc-46 | 2.99 × 1010 | Ca-45 | 2.06 × 101 |
Fe-55 | 1.28 × 1010 | Pu-239 | 1.70 × 101 |
Co-60 | 1.28 × 1010 | Sc-46 | 1.44 × 101 |
Co-57 | 5.70 × 109 | Pu-238 | 6.52 × 100 |
Ta-182 | 2.07 × 109 | Pu-241 | 3.52 × 100 |
Mn-54 | 1.42 × 109 | Pu-240 | 2.30 × 100 |
Ag-110m | 7.37 × 108 | Kr-85 | 1.55 × 100 |
Ta-182 | 1.46 × 100 | ||
Ar-39 | 9.64 × 10−1 | ||
Fe-55 | 7.00 × 10−1 | ||
Ag-110m | 6.26 × 10−1 | ||
Am-241 | 5.58 × 10−1 | ||
10 years | |||
Co-60 | 3.92 × 109 | Pu-239 | 4.15 × 101 |
Fe-55 | 1.31 × 109 | Co-60 | 2.10 × 101 |
Ni-63 | 9.93 × 107 | Pu-238 | 1.48 × 101 |
C-14 | 1.78 × 107 | Pu-240 | 5.62 × 100 |
Pu-241 | 5.56 × 100 | ||
Am-241 | 5.50 × 100 | ||
Ar-39 | 2.30 × 100 | ||
Kr-85 | 2.12 × 100 | ||
Ar-42 | 9.99 × 10−1 | ||
Fe-55 | 1.75 × 10−1 | ||
100 years | |||
Ni-63 | 5.34 × 107 | Pu-239 | 6.09 × 101 |
C-14 | 1.76 × 107 | Am-241 | 1.70 × 101 |
Ag-108m | 3.17 × 106 | Pu-238 | 1.07 × 101 |
Pu-239 | 2.00 × 106 | Pu-240 | 8.19 × 100 |
U-235m | 2.00 × 106 | Ar-39 | 2.68 × 100 |
Cs-137 | 1.15 × 106 | Ar-42 | 2.22 × 10−1 |
Ba-137m | 1.09 × 106 | ||
Ni-59 | 7.88 × 105 | ||
Am-241 | 6.96 × 105 | ||
Y-90 | 4.89 × 105 | ||
Sr-90 | 4.89 × 105 | ||
Be-10 | 4.81 × 105 |
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Pereslavtsev, P.; Cortes, P.; Elbez-Uzan, J. Activation Analyses of Disposal Options for Irradiated Be12Ti. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 7534. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13137534
Pereslavtsev P, Cortes P, Elbez-Uzan J. Activation Analyses of Disposal Options for Irradiated Be12Ti. Applied Sciences. 2023; 13(13):7534. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13137534
Chicago/Turabian StylePereslavtsev, Pavel, Pierre Cortes, and Joelle Elbez-Uzan. 2023. "Activation Analyses of Disposal Options for Irradiated Be12Ti" Applied Sciences 13, no. 13: 7534. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13137534