Campaign 76 - Production of 252CF and the Recovery of Curium Feed Material at the Radiochemical Engineering Development Center

Alan M. Krichinsky, Dennis E. Benker, Julie G. Ezold, Jon R. Garrison, Riley D. Hunley, Roger J. Weaver

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Abstract

Californium-252 is a strong neutron emitter with several specialized uses. It is produced in the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) by irradiating curium targets followed by several steps, collectively called a processing campaign. These steps involve chemical processing at the Radiochemical Engineering Development Center (REDC) to recover and purify Cf and Cm, and to fabricate new targets using recovered Cm. The ultimate goal of a campaign is to replenish the Cf stock for the Californium Production Program. This report describes the processing and results of Campaign 76.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationUnited States
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • 07 ISOTOPE AND RADIATION SOURCES
  • 38 RADIATION CHEMISTRY, RADIOCHEMISTRY, AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY

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