title: The quality evaluation program for plutonium pits at the U.S. DOE Pantex plant.
abstract: The United States Department of Energy Pantex Plant quality evaluation program for plutonium pits is an extensive program that includes 1) weigh and leak check system; 2) radiography; and 3) dye penetrant testing. Successful completion of these diagnostics qualifies a pit to remain in the active status stockpile program. The use of lead aprons and a robot when handling the plutonium pits minimizes personnel exposures to ionizing radiation. All personnel exposures to ionizing radiation at Pantex Plant are As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
authors.affiliation: US DOE Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX 79120, USA. lvickers@pantex.com
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vickers
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eifert
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011005:Plutonium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011835:Radiation Protection
chemical_list: D011005:Plutonium