Mass of Contained Materials

DOE-STD-3013-2004

used) shall not react adversely with the containers or contained materials.

2. The atmospheres within the inner and outer containers shall not preclude leak-

testing of the containers.

6.3.2 Mass of Contained Materials

1. The total mass of plutonium and other fissile species within either metal or oxide

contents shall not exceed 4.40 kg (9.70 lb.). The total mass of the package contents,

whether metal or oxide, shall not exceed 5.00 kg (11.02 lb.).

If necessary, the mass shall be reduced from that specified in Criterion 6.3.2.1 to

ensure that the heat generation rate of the contained materials will not exceed 19

watts at any time during storage.

3. If necessary, the mass of contained materials shall be further limited to ensure that

the bounding pressure calculated using the equation derived in Appendix B is less

than the outer container Design Pressure. Alternatively, the Free Gas Volume of the

package shall be at least 0.25 l/kg of oxide. (For guidance on determination of Free

Gas Volume, see Appendix B.)

6.3.3 Packaging Process

1. Obvious, readily-removed tramp materials such as metal fasteners and other debris

shall be removed from the material prior to packaging.

2. The Oxide sample taken for stabilization verification shall be representative of the

stabilized material placed in the sealed container at the time of packaging. If the

material is to be stored for a period of time before packaging, and the provisions of

Criterion 6.1.4.1 apply, the sample shall be representative of the material to be

placed into a closed container.

3. Contained materials shall not corrode or otherwise adversely affect the structural

integrity of the inner or outer container.

4. Only similar materials should be combined in an inner container or convenience

container and packaged for storage.