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Krypton-85 chronometry of spent nuclear fuel

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: . We describe the use of the radionuclide 85Kr, which is produced by nuclear fission and has a half-life of 10.74 years, to determine the age of spent nuclear fuel.

Source: Geochronology

DOI: 10.5194/gchron-6-571-2024

Authors: Greg Balco, Andrew J. Conant, Dallas D. Reilly, Dallin Barton, Chelsea D. Willett, Brett H. Isselhardt

Institutions: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Language: English

Topic: Nuclear and radioactivity studies

Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Awards: G1356433355, G14554683, G2145270357, G69709960, G991281326

OpenAlex ID: W4403770671

FWCI: 0.799

Cites: 20

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10