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MODEL BMI-1, A STEEL-ENCASED LEAD SHIELDED SHIPPING CASK. THE BASIC CASK BODY IS A CYLINDER 33.37 INCHES IN DIAMETER BY 73.37 INCHES HIGH FORMED BY TWO CONCENTRIC STAINLESS STEEL SHELLS WHOSE ANNULAR REGION IS FILLED WITH LEAD. THE OUTER 1/2-INCH THICK SHELL HAS A 0.12-INCH THICK PLATE SPOT WELDED TO IT, PROVIDING A 0.06-INCH THICK AIR GAP INSULATOR. THE INNER SHELL IS 15.5 INCHES INSIDE DIAMETER BY 54 INCHES INSIDE LENGTH. THE CASK LID IS A STAINLESS STEEL WELDMENT HAVING 7.75 INCHES OF LEAD SHIELDING. THE CASK LID IS SECURED TO THE CASK BY TWELVE STEELS STUDS WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE CASK BODY. THE CASK IS PROVIDED WITH A DRAIN LINE WITH NEEDLE VALVE AND PLUG, PRESSURE GAUGE, AND A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. THE TOTAL CASK WEIGHT, INCLUDING MAXIMUM CONTENTS OF 1,800 LBS. IS 23,660 LBS. PLEASE SEE CERTIFICATE FOR MORE DETAILED PACKAGE CONTENT INFORMATION.