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Measurements of argon leaks through seals of liquid sodium pumps by neutron activation analysis

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The leak-rate of Ar through seals of liquid sodium pumps for sodium-cooled fast reactors is measured by thermal neutron activation analysis of oil and air samples taken from the cooling and lubrication systems of the seals. A method to calculate the leak-rate through a triple seal from the increase of the Ar concentrations is given.

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  1. Reactor Centrum Nederland, Petten, (The Netherlands)

    A. Van Dalen & J. W. H. Van Den Bergh

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Van Dalen, A., Van Den Bergh, J.W.H. Measurements of argon leaks through seals of liquid sodium pumps by neutron activation analysis. J. Radioanal. Chem. 32, 189–193 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02517751

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