THE SELF-RADIATION OXIDATION OF TRITIUM IN OXYGEN AND AIR
Abstract
The rate of self-radiation oxidation of ritium has been studied in atmospheres of oxygen and air by direct analysis of products as a function of tim . Second-ord r dependence on tritium concentration was observe below 1 mc/ ml. Rate constants were determined to be 1.2 x 1/1000 ml/mchr in oxygen and 0. 62 x 1/1000 ml/mc-hr in dry air. The reaction rate was found to be independent of oxygen concentration and surface area at constant total pressures above 100 mm but to drop off sharply below this value. The rate in oxygen is increased threefold in the presence of water vapor. The rate in atmospheric air, alt ough poorly reproducible, is essentially the same as in dry air.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 08, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0277509
Entities
People
- G. J. Casaletto
- J. B. Nash
- L. H. Gevantman
Organizations
- Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory