[ RadSafe ] Cl-36 in Graphite wastes ??

[Arvic Harms]

Dear Jaro,

I guess neutron activation of Cl-35 present in graphite. There are some other pathways involving neutron activation of K-39 and S-34, but these are probably less important.

Kind regards,

Arvic Harms
National Physical Laboratory
UK

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> Subject: [ RadSafe ] Cl-36 in Graphite wastes ??
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> Anyone here know the origin of Cl-36 in graphite wastes from 
> old (decommissioned) graphite-moderated reactors ?
> Reportedly, the graphite contains an activity of roughly 1 
> MBq/kg from Cl-36.
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Jaro
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