Shipment of Non-traditional Contents in the 9977 Type B Package

Year
2011
Author(s)
Bradley M. Loftin - Savannah River National Laboratory
Glenn Abramczyk - Savannah River National Laboratory
J.S. Bellamy - Savannah River National Laboratory
S.J. Nathan - Savannah River National Laboratory
Abstract
The 9977 is a certified Type B Packaging authorized to ship uranium and plutonium in metal and oxide forms. These materials are typically confined within metallic containers designed for ease of handling and to prevent the spread of contamination. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) uses Pu and U sources for the training of domestic and international customs agents in the identification and detection of radioactive materials (RAM). These materials are packed in polycarbonate containers which permit the trainees to view the RAM. The safety basis was made to authorize the use of these unusual containers. Shipment of Non-traditional Contents in the 9977 Type B Package