Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Information
Location
Troy, New York
Under an AEC contract in the early 1950s, researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute investigated methods for improving the ductility of beryllium by coating the material with copper. The Brush Beryllium Company supplied the beryllium powder for the project. RPI also borrowed 400 lbs. of beryllium for AEC-sponsored research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1963.
Scientists at RPI conducted a number of AEC-sponsored research studies in the 1950s and 1960s using enriched uranium obtained from commercial sources. Available records provide no evidence of a link between RPI research and the AEC weapons program.
Type of Facility
- Beryllium Vendor
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1951-1952
- 1963
Did work for:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (1963)
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