RECOMMENDED PRACTICE IN THE SAFE HANDLING OF PLUTONIUM IN LABORATORIES AND PLANTS
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4015988
Plutonium, a by-product of nuclear reactor operation, is itself a fissile material and one of the most toxic of radioactive substances. Whenever the material is handled, consideration must be given to criticality implications, and the precautions generally required for radioactive materials must be applied stringently. A brief introduction to the physical, chemical, and toxic properties of plutonium, reviews the precautions to be taken in the design and operation of laboratories, plants and stores, and makes recommendations for safe practice. Criticality problems are discussed only in outline. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Authority Health and Safety Branch. Radiological Protection Div., Harwell, Berks, England
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-018363
- OSTI ID:
- 4015988
- Report Number(s):
- AHSB(RP)-R-6
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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