The present invention is directed to a shipping container for the interstate transportation of enriched uranium materials. The shipping container is comprised of a rigid, high-strength, cylindrical-shaped outer vessel lined with thermal insulation. Disposed inside the thermal insulation and spaced apart from the inner walls of the outer vessel is a rigid, high-strength, cylindrical inner vessel impervious to liquid and gaseous substances and having the inner surfaces coated with a layer of cadmium to prevent nuclear criticality. The cadmium is, in turn, lined with a protective shield of high-density urethane for corrosion and wear protection. 2 figs. (ERA citation 10:050953)


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    Title :

    Shipping Container for Fissile Material


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English