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subcritical [¦səb′krid·ə·kəl]
(nucleonics)
Having an effective multiplication constant less than one, so that a self-supporting chain reaction cannot be maintained in a nuclear reactor.


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Written for physicists and other research scientists in the nuclear energy field, these papers discuss HPPA5 programs and applications in terms of overall reliability, the development of spallation target and coolant technology and subcritical systems designs and simulations.
The agreement calls for the creation of a subcritical assembly at the Jordan University of Science and Technology--an installation resembling a research reactor in all its features and functions without actually generating energy--plus a nuclear training programme and help with the exploitation of the desert kingdom's estimated 180,000-ton uranium ore reserves.
In long term applications where polymers are subjected to continuous loading, subcritical crack growth at K lower then [K.
 
 
 
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