Question re Radiolytic Breakdown of Plastics

["Estabrooks, Bates (IHK)" <estabrookshb@Y12.doe.gov>]

Radsafers,



I have a question which some of you may be able to answer from your

experience.  We have recently had some discussions about the long-term

effects of radiation on plastic bags used in storage of cans of NpO2 ( can,

bag, outer can).  While I am aware of the issue of bags directly in contact

with alpha-emitting materials, I am wondering what impacts there may be from

the gamma activity?  Has this been quantified in any way?  Are there other

issues?



Thanks.



Bates Estabrooks

Mgr.; Facility Safety Operational Support

BWXT Y-12

Y-12 National Security Complex

Bldg. 9112/MS 8163

P.O. Box 2009

Oak Ridge, TN 37831

* 865-574-7376

       865-241-5780 (Facsimile)

ihk@y12.doe.gov <mailto:ihk@y12.doe.gov> 











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