Storage containers for radioactive material
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
InventorsEdward F. Groh, Dale A. Cassidy, Leon R. Dates
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Abstract
A radioactive material storage system for use in the laboratory having a flat base plate with a groove in one surface thereof and a hollow pedestal extending perpendicularly away from the other surface thereof, a sealing gasket in the groove, a cover having a filter therein and an outwardly extending flange which fits over the plate, the groove and the gasket, and a clamp for maintaining the cover and the plate sealed together, whereby the plate and the cover and the clamp cooperate to provide a storage area for radioactive material readily accessible for use or inventory. Wall mounts are provided to prevent accidental formation of critical masses during storage.
Claims8
A radioactive material storage system comprising a flat base plate having a groove in one surface thereof and a hollow pedestal extending perpendicularly away from the other surface thereof, a gasket in said groove, a cover having a filter for filtering out radioactive gases therein dimensioned to fit over said one surface of said plate and to form therewith a storage area, said cover having a flange overlying said groove and said gasket, and clamp means for maintaining said cover and said plate together in sealed relation, whereby said plate and said cover and said clamp means cooperate to provide a storage area for radioactive material readily accessible for transportable use or inventory.
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