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Discusses EA Gulbransen ltr re formation of Zirconium hydride in core at TMI.Hydriding will not occur because of continued formation of protective oxide layer.Forwards evaluation of problem.

Accession Number: ML19261E774

Date Released: Friday, October 25, 2024

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• ML19261E773 - Discusses EA Gulbransen ltr re formation of Zirconium hydride in core at TMI.Hydriding will not occur because of continued formation of protective oxide layer.Forwards evaluation of problem. (6 page(s), 7/23/1979)
• ML20136B746 - Forwards WE Wallace 790518 ltr re formation of Zirconium hydride in reactor core as core cools.Hydrogen produced by accident still present & represents grave explosion hazard. (3 page(s), 5/24/1979)
• ML20136B755 - Forwards EA Gulbransen 790420 ltr re TMI.Hydrogen in cooling water should be removed & burned catalytically to prevent buildup of another hydrogen bubble in reactor. (16 page(s), 6/13/1979)