The feasibility of using /sup 137/Cs for the gamma source in sludge irradiators is discussed. It was concluded that /sup 137/Cs, because of its availability in large quantities as a by-product of fission in nuclear reactors, is an excellent candidate source for use in sewage sludge irradiators. The capsules used to store /sup 137/CsCl in the Waste Encapsulation and Storage Facility embody the technology gained by extensive development and experience during the past 25 years. The WESF capsule provides a rugged, well-proved containment of /sup 137/CsCl that has been shown to be resistant to a series of unusual stresses.
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The feasibility of using /sup 137/Cs for the gamma source in sludge irradiators is discussed. It was concluded that /sup 137/Cs, because of its availability in large quantities as a by-product of fission in nuclear reactors, is an excellent candidate source for use in sewage sludge irradiators. The capsules used to store /sup 137/CsCl in the Waste Encapsulation and Storage Facility embody the technology gained by extensive development and experience during the past 25 years. The WESF capsule provides a rugged, well-proved containment of /sup 137/CsCl that has been shown to be resistant to a series of unusual stresses.
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