CX-011371: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Development of New Analytical Capabilities for the Characterization and Measurement of Solid Actinide-Containing Materials Supporting Fuel Cycle Research and Development at Clemson University CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 10/21/2013 Location(s): Idaho Off...

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October 21, 2013
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Development of New Analytical Capabilities for the Characterization and Measurement of Solid Actinide-Containing Materials Supporting Fuel Cycle Research and Development at Clemson University
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 10/21/2013
Location(s): Idaho
Offices(s): Idaho Operations Office

Clemson University will purchase a powder X-ray diffractometer (XRD) to add capabilities to the Nuclear Environmental and Science program. The XRD will primarily be used for research focusing on 1) the determination of corrosion mechanisms of nuclear materials including nuclear fuels and advanced waste forms to support evaluation of nuclear waste repository performance and 2) the determination of alternative radionuclide detection materials to support low level radionuclide detection for enhancing safeguards near nuclear facilities.