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SNAP Programs. Quarterly Progress Report No. 6, January 1 through March 31, 1961. Task 6. Fuel Technology Development Program

Description: Isotope power sources are being developed for use in thermionic and thermoelectric power generators for space applications. Suitable radioisotope fuels and heat source containment capsules are being designed for SNAP-type generators with land, sea and space applications. Curium242 and Plutonium-238 are currently being investigated, and methods for purification, compound conversion and fuel form are being established. A Heavy Elements Processing Facility capable of handling and preparing gram qu… more
Date: October 31, 1962
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A Facility for Chemical Separation of Pu$sup 23$$sup 8$

Description: A facility for separation of Pu/sup 238/ and Np/sup 238/ from irradiated neptunium dioxide target slugs was designed, constructed, and operated at the Savannah River Laboratory. A description is given of the facility and the design details of equipment. (auth)
Date: August 1, 1962
Creator: Coogler, A L & Fowler, B F
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CHEMICAL PROCESSING OF Pu$sup 23$$sup 8$

Description: Plutonium (principally Pu/sup 238/) was separated from neptunium, and both the plutonium and neptunium were purified from fission products and cations by a three-cycle anion exchange process. (auth)
Date: October 1, 1962
Creator: Tetzlaff, R.N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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