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Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Nuclear moratoriums crumble around the world
The recent surge in positive sentiment about nuclear as the most viable answer to global energy needs and decarbonization goals has found governments around the world taking steps to reverse course on decades-old bans, moratoriums, and restrictions on new nuclear development.
David A. White, Andreas Nattkemper, Radu Ratautiu
Nuclear Technology | Volume 127 | Number 2 | August 1999 | Pages 212-217
Technical Paper | Materials for Nuclear Systems | doi.org/10.13182/NT99-A2996
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Ion exchange on a potassium-exchanged natural zeolite at various temperatures is examined. The ions studied were cesium and cobalt, and the contact temperatures were 25, 60, and 100°C. The main focus of the work was to examine the use of natural zeolite as a direct means for the removal of radioactive contaminants. It was found that cesium was more selectively sorbed than cobalt and that higher amounts of both cations were taken up as the temperature of contact increased. The raw data could be correlated using a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller-type isotherm. The ion exchange equilibrium constants and activity of the sorbing ion on the zeolite were used in correlating the data. An Arrhenius behavior was suggested.
