Tests for qualification of encapsulations for sealed radioactive sources
摘要
Radioactive sealed sources are commonly used as level gauges in the steel production process. Stainless steel is widely employed as the encapsulation material for these sources used in the harsh environments of steel plants. This study conducted tests on sealed source prototypes manufactured at the Nuclear Technology Development Center (CDTN). Specialized tools were designed and manufactured at CDTN to carry out the tests recommended by ISO 2919:2014 standards. The prototypes remained leak-tight after all tests were carried out.