RADIATION PROTECTION ›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (S1): 113-116.

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Discussion on technical issues related to safety transport of uranium hexafluoride

PAN Yuting1, CAO Fangfang1, LU Hong2, LI Duohong2, HONG Zhe1   

  1. 1. Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center,Beijing 102401;
    2. State Nuclear Security Technology Center,Beijing 102401
  • Received:2021-01-15 Online:2021-10-25 Published:2021-11-26

Abstract: The safety requirements for uranium hexafluoride packaging and shipment are given, which reviewed in Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (IAEA SSR6) and Nuclear energy—Packaging of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) for transport (ISO 7195). Based on the review of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Analysis report of the uranium hexafluoride transport, The problem existing in the practice of uranium hexafluoride transport in China is discussed, and some suggestions are given.

Key words: uranium hexafluoride, transport, safety

CLC Number: 

  • TL93