Analysis of beryllium parts for cosmos 954

• Main Author: Hanafee, J.E.
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: Lawrence Livermore Laboratory 1978
• Subjects: Elements; Chemical Reactions; 360103 > Metals & Alloys > Mechanical Properties; Refractory Metals; Beryllium Compounds; Neutron Reflectors; Borides; Deposition; Boron Compounds; Phase Transformations; Satellites; Fabrication; 21 Specific Nuclear Reactors And Associated Plants; Corrosion; Materials Working; Crystal Structure; Melting; 210600 > Power Reactors; Auxiliary; Mobile Package; & Transportable; Beryllium Borides; Canning; Physical Properties; Niobium; Mechanical Properties; Oxidation; Alkaline Earth Metal Compounds; Metals; Microstructure; 360203 > Ceramics; Cermets; & Refractories > Mechanical Properties; Transition Elements 360101* > Metals & Alloys > Preparation & Fabrication; Alkaline Earth Metals; Size; Density; 36 Materials Science; Grain Size; Surface Coating; Beryllium; Canada; Northwest Territories
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.2172/6403536; https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1212636/

Operation Morning Light was conducted to search for the reactor core of Cosmos 954, the nuclear-powered Soviet satellite that crashed in the northwest territories of Canada in late January 1978. many of the satellite parts found were beryllium. This study discusses the geometry, condition, microstructure, and possible fabrication history of these beryllium parts.