The Atomic Energy Research Establishment Miniature Nuclear Battery

A. W. Penn; M. H. Brown; J. Myatt; M. J. Poole

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT72-A31102

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Technology / Volume 14 / Number 1

The Atomic Energy Research Establishment Miniature Nuclear Battery

A. W. Penn, M. H. Brown, J. Myatt, M. J. Poole

Nuclear Technology / Volume 14 / Number 1 / April 1972 / Pages 89-95

Technical Paper / Session on Physics of Nuclear Materials Safeguards / Radioisotope / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT72-A31102

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After describing the design and construction of the plutonium powered battery, this paper gives details of its electrical output characteristics. The influence of the isotopic fuel purity on nuclear radiation is discussed and relative dose rates are presented. The safety testing of both the capsule and the battery is also described.