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Radiation Protection & Shielding
The Radiation Protection and Shielding Division is developing and promoting radiation protection and shielding aspects of nuclear science and technology — including interaction of nuclear radiation with materials and biological systems, instruments and techniques for the measurement of nuclear radiation fields, and radiation shield design and evaluation.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
Standards Program
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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Air Force issues notice to partner with Oklo on microreactor deployment in Alaska
The U.S. Department of Air Force has announced its notice of intent to award advanced nuclear technology company Oklo a contract to pilot a microreactor at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
Uranium Chemistry Tutorial
January 19, 2021|10:30AM–12:00PM (11:30AM–1:00PM EST)
Available to 2020 ANS Virtual Winter Meeting Attendees
ANS Members, please log in to watch this webinar.
This is part seven of a nine-part tutorial series exclusively available to 2020 ANS Winter Meeting attendees.
The 1978 accidental nuclear criticality incident at the Idaho Chemical Processing Facility will be reviewed. The chemistry failure that led to a buildup of enriched uranium that exceeded safety limits will be explained and causes discussed.
Uranium Processing Chemistry for Large Scale Reprocessing is a suggested prerequisite for understanding this incident.
Presenter
Chuck Georgen, Nu-clear Vision Consulting LLC
Presentation Slides
Resources are available to 2020 ANS Virtual Winter Meeting attendees only.
