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EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUE WITH PLUTONIUM
H. Ralph Schumacher
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Abstract
Pu is an alpha emitter, is highly inflammable and pyrophoric, and reaches criticality with a relatively small mass. The radiation protection precautions (air-tight glove boxes), the use of inert atmospheres. and criticality control are described. The microchemical methods used in the weighing, metallurgy, and separation and purification of micromasses of Pu are discussed. (tr-auth)