Crews work to identify source of radiation in Building 3029 hot cell

UCOR crews are working to identify a source of high radiation in Hot Cell No. 2 in Building 3029, located in ORNL’s Isotope Row. The hot cell is a heavily shielded concrete structure used to protect lab workers from radiation during experiments. Using custom long-handled tools and radiation-resistant cameras, workers are placing suspect materials in pails and moving them around the cell to check for radiation dose rate changes. Once identified, the highly radioactive material will be removed from the hot cell as workers prepare to demolish this structure.