Improving Large-Scale Domestic Production of Americium-241, a Critical Component in Smoke Detectors and Nuclear Batteries
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 17:08
in Physics & Chemistry
The resin that fills columns used to extract americium-24 from plutonium is exposed to high radiation and strong acids. Scientists tested different resins to assess the damage caused by production conditions and identified new resins that increase Am-241 capture and better resist decomposition.