Application of Neutron-Absorbing Structural-Amorphous Metal (SAM) Coatings for Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) Container to Enhance Criticality Safety Control

Choi, J

关键词: AR FACILITIES;    AGING;    CASKS;    COATINGS;    CONTAINERS;    CRITICALITY;    EVALUATION;    MANAGEMENT;    NUCLEAR FUELS;    RADIOACTIVE WA;   

DOI  :  10.2172/900045
RP-ID  :  UCRL-TR-227250
PID  :  OSTI ID: 900045
Others  :  TRN: US0702205

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report describes the analysis and modeling approaches used in the evaluation for criticality-control applications of the neutron-absorbing structural-amorphous metal (SAM) coatings. The applications of boron-containing high-performance corrosion-resistant material (HPCRM)--amorphous metal as the neutron-absorbing coatings to the metallic support structure can enhance criticality safety controls for spent nuclear fuel in baskets inside storage containers, transportation casks, and disposal containers. The use of these advanced iron-based, corrosion-resistant materials to prevent nuclear criticality in transportation, aging, and disposal containers would be extremely beneficial to the nuclear waste management programs.