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SUBSTANCE NUCLEAIRE [7 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2013-08-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuclear material
1, record 1, English, nuclear%20material
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(a) Any material (other than thorium or natural or depleted uranium uncontaminated by significant quantities of fission products) that is capable of releasing energy by a self-sustaining chain process of nuclear fission, (b) radioactive material produced in the production or utilization of material referred to in paragraph (a), and (c) material made radioactive by exposure to radiation consequential upon or incidental to the production or utilization of material referred to in paragraph (a), but does not include radioactive isotopes that are not combined, mixed or associated with material referred to in paragraph (a). 2, record 1, English, - nuclear%20material
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear material: This term comprises source materials, special nuclear materials, and sometimes also ores and ore wastes. 3, record 1, English, - nuclear%20material
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nuclear material: term standardized by ISO in 1997. 4, record 1, English, - nuclear%20material
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matière nucléaire
1, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- substance nucléaire 2, record 1, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a) Toute substance (autre que le thorium ou l'uranium naturel ou appauvri non contaminé par des quantités importantes de produits de fission) qui est capable de libérer de l'énergie par une réaction de fission nucléaire en chaîne qui s'entretient d'elle-même, b) les substances radioactives produites au cours de la production ou de l'utilisation de substances mentionnées à l'alinéa a), et c) les substances rendues radioactives par l'exposition [aux rayonnements] à la suite de la production ou de l'utilisation de substances mentionnées à l'alinéa a) ou accessoirement à celles-ci, mais ne comprend pas les isotopes radioactifs qui ne sont pas combinés, mélangés ou associés à des substances mentionnées à l'alinéa a). 2, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matière nucléaire : Ce terme recouvre les matières nucléaires brutes, les matières nucléaires spéciales, et quelquefois aussi des minerais et des déchets miniers. 3, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matière nucléaire : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997. 4, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le Comité canadien de la normalisation de la terminologie nucléaire de 1980 a suggéré de remplacer dans les lois et règlements l'expression «substance nucléaire» par «matière nucléaire». 3, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nuclear substance
1, record 2, English, nuclear%20substance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nuclear material 1, record 2, English, nuclear%20material
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance capable of releasing nuclear energy or that is required or was used for the production of nuclear energy. 1, record 2, English, - nuclear%20substance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear substance; nuclear material: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 2, English, - nuclear%20substance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire
1, record 2, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matière nucléaire 1, record 2, French, mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance pouvant libérer de l'énergie nucléaire ou qui est nécessaire pour en produire ou qui a servi à en produire. 1, record 2, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
substance nucléaire; matière nucléaire : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 2, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2005-01-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nuclear substance 1, record 3, English, nuclear%20substance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Nuclear substance" means (a) deuterium, thorium, uranium or an element with an atomic number greater than 92; (b) a derivative or compound of deuterium, thorium, uranium or of an element with an atomic number greater than 92; (c) a radioactive nuclide; (d) a substance that is prescribed as being capable of releasing nuclear energy or as being required for the production or use of nuclear energy; (e) a radioactive by-product of the development, production or use of nuclear energy; and (f) a radioactive substance or radioactive thing that was used for the development or production, or in connection with the use, of nuclear energy. 1, record 3, English, - nuclear%20substance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire
1, record 3, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Substance nucléaire» : a) le deutérium, le thorium, l'uranium et les éléments de numéro atomique supérieur à 92; b) les dérivés et composés du deutérium, du thorium, de l'uranium ou des éléments de numéro atomique supérieur à 92; c) les radionucléides; d) les substances désignées par règlement comme étant soit capables de libérer de l'énergie nucléaire, soit indispensables pour en produire ou en utiliser; e) un sous-produit radioactif qui résulte du développement, de la production ou de l'utilisation de l'énergie nucléaire; f) une substance ou un objet radioactif qui a servi dans le cadre du développement, de la production ou de l'utilisation de l'énergie nucléaire. 1, record 3, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2004-08-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
- Radiation Protection
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unsealed nuclear substance 1, record 4, English, unsealed%20nuclear%20substance
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
- Radioprotection
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire non scellée
1, record 4, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20scell%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2003-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- naturally occurring nuclear substance 1, record 5, English, naturally%20occurring%20nuclear%20substance
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CRI [COGEMA Resources Inc.] also referred to Section 10 of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations which exempts from the NSCA [Nuclear Safety and Control Act] and its regulations (except for the provisions related to transport, and to import or export of nuclear substances) naturally occurring nuclear substances other than those associated with the development, production or use of nuclear energy. 1, record 5, English, - naturally%20occurring%20nuclear%20substance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire naturelle
1, record 5, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20naturelle
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CRI [COGEMA Resources Inc.] a également invoqué l'article 10 du Règlement général sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires, qui soustrait à l'application de la LSRN [Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires] et de ses règlements (à l'exception des dispositions régissant le transport, l'importation et l'exportation des substances nucléaires) les substances nucléaires naturelles autres que celles associées au développement, à la production ou à l'utilisation de l'énergie nucléaire. 1, record 5, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20naturelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2002-02-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- radioactive nuclear substance 1, record 6, English, radioactive%20nuclear%20substance
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sealed source means a radioactive nuclear substance in a sealed capsule or in a cover to which the substance is bonded, where the capsule or cover is strong enough to prevent contact with or the dispersion of the substance under the conditions for which the capsule or cover is designed. 1, record 6, English, - radioactive%20nuclear%20substance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations. 2, record 6, English, - radioactive%20nuclear%20substance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire radioactive
1, record 6, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20radioactive
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Source scellée : substance nucléaire radioactive enfermée dans une enveloppe scellée ou munie d'un revêtement auquel elle est liée, l'enveloppe ou le revêtement présentant une résistance suffisante pour empêcher tout contact avec la substance et la dispersion de celle-ci dans les conditions d'emploi pour lesquelles l'enveloppe ou le revêtement a été conçu. 1, record 6, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20radioactive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur les installations nucléaires de catégorie I. 2, record 6, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20radioactive
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2000-08-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- controlled nuclear substance
1, record 7, English, controlled%20nuclear%20substance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Controlled Nuclear Substances. ... Special fissionable material, as follows: (a) plutonium and all isotopes, alloys and compounds and any material that contains any of the foregoing, other than plutonium 238 that is contained in heart pacemakers; and (b) uranium 233, uranium enriched in the isotopes 235 or 233 and all alloys and compounds and any material that contains any of the foregoing ... Source materials that are in any form, including ore, concentrate, compound, metal or alloy, or that are incorporated in any substance other than medicinals and in which the concentration of source material is greater than 0.05 weight %, as follows: (a) uranium that contains the mixture of isotopes that occurs in nature; (b) uranium that is depleted in the isotope 235; and (c) thorium ... Deuterium, heavy water (deuterium oxide) and any other deuterium compound in which the ratio of deuterium to hydrogen atoms exceeds 1:5,000 ... Nuclear grade graphite. Graphite having a purity level better than 5 ppm boron equivalent and with a density greater than 1.50 g/cm³ ... Tritium, tritium compounds or mixtures containing tritium in which the ratio of tritium to hydrogen by atoms exceeds 1 part in 1 000 and products that contains any of the foregoing. 1, record 7, English, - controlled%20nuclear%20substance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. 2, record 7, English, - controlled%20nuclear%20substance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire contrôlée
1, record 7, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Substances nucléaires contrôlées. [...] Produits fissiles spéciaux, comme suit : a) plutonium et tout isotope, alliage et composé et toute matière contenant l'une ou l'autre des matières susmentionnées, autres que le plutonium 238 contenu dans les stimulateurs cardiaques; b) uranium 233, uranium enrichi en uranium 235 ou 233 et tout alliage et composé et toute autre matière contenant l'une ou l'autre des matières susmentionnées [...] Matières brutes suivantes sous toute forme, notamment de minerai, de concentrés, de composés, de métal ou d'alliage, ou qui sont contenues dans toute substance, autre que des substances médicinales, dans laquelle la concentration de matière brute est supérieure à 0,05 % en poids : a) uranium qui contient le mélange d'isotopes présents dans la nature; b) uranium appauvri en uranium 235; c) thorium. [...] Deutérium, eau lourde (oxyde de deutérium) et tout autre composé de deutérium dans lequel le rapport atomique deutérium/hydrogène dépasse 1:5 000 [...] Graphite de pureté nucléaire. Graphite d'une pureté supérieure à 5 ppm d'équivalent en bore et d'une densité de plus de 1,50 g/cm³ [...] Tritium, composés de tritium ou mélanges contenant du tritium dans lesquels le rapport du tritium à l'hydrogène en atomes est supérieur à une partie par millier, et produits qui contiennent l'une de ces substances. 1, record 7, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire. 2, record 7, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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