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A SURVEY OF BRITISH WORK ON RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT

Journal Article · · Bull. Swiss Acad. Med. Sci.
OSTI ID:4037172
Research carried out in the United Kingdom on radioactive fall-out from nuclear test explosions from 1954 to 1957 is reviewed. A study was made of the fate of the longlived isotopes Sr/sup 90/ and Cs/sup 137/ in human food chains. The study involved measurements on animal bones, grass, foodstuffs, milk, and soil, in relation to the amount of stable calcium present. (N.W.R.)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-017159
OSTI ID:
4037172
Journal Information:
Bull. Swiss Acad. Med. Sci., Journal Name: Bull. Swiss Acad. Med. Sci. Vol. Vol: 14
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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