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|  DOE-STD-1185-2004
Uranium
Plutonium
Tritium
Thorium
b.
Discuss the nuclear explosive safety implications of the following:
LiH and LiD
Fogbank
Beryllium
UH3
Plutonium hydride
c.
Discuss the safety and toxicity issues associated with weapon and process
materials as listed in the existing current Weapon Safety Specifications for weapons
in the stockpile. Discuss the protocols for handling the components of nuclear
weapons and trainers during NES reviews.
3.
Nuclear explosive safety study personnel must have knowledge of the internal
design of nuclear explosives.
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills
a.
Describe, in general terms, the basic design and working principles of implosion and
gun-type devices.
b.
Describe the basic design of a thermonuclear weapon using a secondary.
c.
Explain the following nuclear explosive concepts and terminology:
Initiation
Boosting
Alpha (Neutron Multiplication)
d.
Discuss the function, purpose, and design of the following systems and
components:
Arming
Fusing
Firing
High explosives
Fissionable material
Fissile material - primary and secondary
Detonators
Boosting device
4.
Nuclear explosive safety study personnel must have knowledge of nuclear
detonation safety design concepts.
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills
a.
Describe the following nuclear detonation safety design concepts:
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