Associate Laboratory Director for National Security: Dr. Anthony
(Tony) Burris Throughout its history, SRNL has strongly
supported the national defense through its capabilities and
experience in defense, homeland security, and nuclear material
issues. Since its earliest days, SRNL has developed technologies
to enhance the safety and cost-effectiveness of the Savannah
River Site’s work with tritium, a radioactive form of hydrogen
gas that is a vital component of the nation’s nuclear defense.
SRNL continues its support of a robust nuclear weapons stockpile
through deployment of improved technologies and testing of
components to ensure stockpile safety and reliability. The
laboratory’s researchers are also recognized world leaders in
technologies to separate, stabilize, package, transport, store,
account for, and disposition spent fuel, plutonium and other
nuclear materials. Earlier in its history, SRNL and SRS
supported national defense through the production of plutonium
as a feedstock in the manufacture of nu