Equipment
Recent Type B Casks
R71 Datasheet 
Type B (M)
- IAEA certified, UN n° 2917-radioactive wastes in Type B (M) cask, by road-ADR, by rail-RID
- 1 fabricated (2005)
Application
Radioactive liquids
- Designed to transport radioactive liquids
- One-of-a-kind cask for high activity liquids, large radionuclide spectra acceptable
- Equipped with device for rinsing, filling control, and tank corrosion indicators
Specifications
Materials and mechanics
- Stainless steel 304L, stripped and passivated for stabilization
- Equipped with auto-sealing and anti-drip off connections for filling and draining
Overall Dimensions
- Height: 2,175 mm (7.2 ft)
- Diameter: 1,900 mm (6.3 ft)
Useful Loading Dimensions
Weight
- Gross weight: 8,910 kg (19,700 lb)
- Maximum load: 900 kg (1,990 lb)
Activity
- Maximum activity: 1.75 TBq / 1,080 A2
- Maximum γ activity: 0.55 TBq (Cs137)