Radiation chemical processes in the water layer on the surface of PuO2

It is generally accepted that radiolysis of water on the surface of PuO2 by alpha particles is the source of H2 which can cause pressurisation in sealed storage containers if the material is not adequately conditioned before packing. The mechanisms for this have not been discussed in detail previous...

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Main Authors: Howard E. Sims, Robin M. Orr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnuen.2024.1294584/full