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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and predecessors: Northern Groups: Research...

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AB 64

This series consists of correspondence and papers which deal with research and development, concerning all northern establishments of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Subjects covered include reactor component development, fuel...

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AB 64

Title
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and predecessors: Northern Groups: Research and Development, Correspondence and Papers
Date

1942-1992

Description

This series consists of correspondence and papers which deal with research and development, concerning all northern establishments of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Subjects covered include reactor component development, fuel development, instrument development, reactor design, plant design, rig and experimental engineering, tribology, materials assessment and physics, metallurgy, chemistry, design offices, quality production, standards, specifications, planning and plant maintenance. It also includes a series of reports by the Windscale Instrument and Engineering Departments.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)

Language

English

Physical description

1575 file(s)

Access conditions

Open unless otherwise stated

Immediate source of acquisition

From 1987 United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Subjects
Topics
Nuclear energy
Research
Iron, steel and metals
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Series is accruing

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C1679/

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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and predecessors: Northern Groups: Research and Development, Correspondence and Papers

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