THE SERPENTINITE IN THE PROTECTION SYSTEMS OF NUCLEAR REACTORS

Authors

  • Rudolf G. Gevorgyan Chair of Regional Geology and Minerals Survey, YSU, Armenia
  • Marina R. Gevorgyan Chair of Regional Geology and Minerals Survey, YSU, Armenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:C/2009.43.3.038

Keywords:

serpentinite, Armenian serpentinite, nuclear reactor

Abstract

The serpentinite is interesting for containing 12–14 weight% of crystal water and is applicable as a filler for the concrete of nuclear reactors. Such a concrete differs by high water content, the most part of which preserves at temperature up to 450℃ during a long work with the concrete. In Armenia the reserves of the serpentinite are connected with ultrabasic rocks of two ophiolitic ranges and are practically inexhaustible. Taking into account the last statement, we suggest to use Armenian serpentinite in protection system of Armenian nuclear reactor.

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Published

2009-11-30

How to Cite

Gevorgyan, R. G., & Gevorgyan, M. R. (2009). THE SERPENTINITE IN THE PROTECTION SYSTEMS OF NUCLEAR REACTORS. Proceedings of the YSU C: Geological and Geographical Sciences, 43(3 (220), 38–41. https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:C/2009.43.3.038

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 3 (220) (2009)

Section

Short Communications

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