Copper, nickel, zinc, and common cations in the water-steam circuit of a boiling water reactor (BWR)

IC Application Note C–139 Cations and amines in the water-steam circuit Water in steel-based cooling systems requires a pH value slightly above 7 to prevent corrosion. Often ammonium or organic amines are applied for pH adjustement. This application shows the…

IC Application Note C–138 Zinc, nickel, calcium, and magnesium in borated water of a pressurized water reactor (PWR) In pressurized water reactors (PWRs), light water is used as primary coolant. Boron (as boric acid) readily absorbs neutrons and is added…

IC Application Note S–306 Trace anions including chromate in water-steam circuit of a boiling water reactor (BWR) Water of the water-steam circuit of boiling water reactors (BWR) needs to be free of corrosive anions. Analyzing these trace anions allows the…

Application Note 286 Now sold under the Thermo Scientific brand Determination of Trace Copper, Nickel, and Zinc in Boiling Water Reactors Using Nonsuppressed Conductivity Detection INTRODUCTION Currently, more than 440 commercial nuclear power plants operate worldwide in 30 countries, providing…