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NRC proposes changes to its rules on nuclear materials
In response to Executive Order 14300, “Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” the NRC is proposing sweeping changes to its rules governing the use of nuclear materials that are widely used in industry, medicine, and research. The changes would amend NRC regulations for the licensing of nuclear byproduct material, some source material, and some special nuclear material.
As published in the May 18 Federal Register, the NRC is seeking public comment on this proposed rule and draft interim guidance until July 2.
A. Ciancia, A. Ascensioni, C. Corti, G. Caporiccio
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 86 | Number 2 | February 1984 | Pages 232-238
Technical Note | doi.org/10.13182/NSE84-A18206
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An extensive study has been carried out to evaluate possible use of the perfluoropolyether fluids, obtained from hexafluoropropylene photo-oxidation and specially purified and selected, as lubricants or vacuum-working fluids, in the presence of UF6. Some physicochemical properties are reported and the results of the tests experienced on perfluoropolyether cuts put into contact with UF6 at different conditions for a long aging time at high temperature in the presence of some typical engineering materials. The results allowed a verification of the long-term compatibility of the perfluoropolyether special fractions against UF6 at temperatures up to 130°C.