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assemblage critique

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ID 709996 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain PhysicsNuclear Technology & Nuclear Industry
  • an assembly of fissile materials in which it is feasible to maintain a chain reaction
  • an assembly of fissile (fissionable) material plus moderator which is capable of maintaining a fission chain reaction at very low power level
critical assembly
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  • Layout of installation: (a) structural containment, fences and access routes; (b) nuclear material storage area(s); (c) fuel element assembling area, laboratories, etc.; (d) critical assembly proper (*).
assemblage critique
kritische Anordnung

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