ANSI/ANS 8.5-1996
Use of Borosilicate-Glass Raschig Rings as a Neutron Absorber in Solutions of Fissile Material

Standard No.

ANSI/ANS 8.5-1996

Release Date

1996

Published By

American National Standards Institute （ANSI)

Latest

ANSI/ANS 8.5-1996

Scope

This standard provides guidance for the use of borosilicate-glass Raschig rings as a neutron absorber for criticality control in ring-packed vessels containing solutions of 235U, 239Pu, or 233U. The chemical and physical environment, properties of the rings and packed vessels, maintenance inspection procedures, and operating guidelines are specified.

ANSI/ANS 8.5-1996 history

• 1996 ANSI/ANS 8.5-1996 Use of Borosilicate-Glass Raschig Rings as a Neutron Absorber in Solutions of Fissile Material