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A history of the redox ruthenium problem; Status of ground contamination problem (1954)

AuthorD.P.Ebright, H.M.Parker
Date1954*
Classification 3.01.8.43/17 (UNITED STATES - SITES - HANFORD)
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A HISTORY OF THE REDOX RUTHENIUM PROBLEM

Operation of the Redox separation facility has resulted, almost from the very first, 
in frequent emission of varying quantities of radioruthenium in excess of desired 
limits. Although the exact cause of the ruthenium emission has varied, most of the 
incidents have been characterized by particulate contamination. This report 
summarizes pertinent information on this problem. Section I is a chronological 
review of the incidents and operational problems attendant with the emission of 
ruthenium from the Redox facility. Section I is a brief review of some of the more 
relevant process operations. Section III discusses the Tar1ous systems for 
monitoring the stack effluents and Section IV presents data on the composition 
and structure of the particulate contamination.

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