This paper is an extension to earlier studies that examined the attractiveness of materials mixtures containing special nuclear materials (SNM) and alternate nuclear materials (ANM). This study considers the concept of denaturing as applied to the actinide elements present in spent fuel as a means to reduce materials attractiveness. Highly attractive materials generally have low values of bare critical mass, heat content, and dose.
Revised: April 17, 2015 |
Published: July 1, 2013
Citation
Hase K.R., B.B. Ebbinghaus, B.W. Sleaford, M. Robel, B.A. Collins, and A.W. Prichard. 2013.The Efficacy of Denaturing Actinide Elements as a Means of Decreasing Materials Attractiveness. In Global 2013: International Nuclear Fuel Cycle Conference - Nuclear Energy at a Crossroads, September 29-October 3, 2013, Salt Lake City, Utah, 245-254. La Grange Park, Illinois:American Nuclear Society.PNNL-SA-98563.