Publication Type
Conference Paper
Journal Name
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS)
Publication Date
Page Numbers
1 to 4
Volume
2019
Conference Name
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space 2019
Conference Location
Richland, Washington, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
American Nuclear Society
Conference Date
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Abstract
The third chemical processing campaign conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) with irradiated neptunium oxide–aluminum cermet targets produced plutonium-238 oxide product meeting purity specifications for space power applications. This is a major step for the Plutonium-238 Supply Program toward reestablishing production. This summary highlights results to date and presents focus areas of current activities to improve process efficiency and to increase production rate.
