Fifth $sup 252$Cf utilization meeting shows: $sup 252$Cf applications becoming more diversified

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Californium-252 Prog., no. 20, pp. 3-7

OSTI ID:4043831

Topics discussed under separate sections include: radiotherapy- radiobiological studies with $sup 252$Cf; protection and dosimetry of $sup 252$Cf radiations for implant therapy; clinical experience with $sup 252$Cf; neutron dosimetry-fission neutron dosimetry; response of thermoluminescent dosimeters to $sup 252$Cf; natural resources exploration-uranium exploration using $sup 252$Cf; uranium borehole logging using $sup 252$Cf; measuring thermal neutron absorption cross sections of formation brines; pollution control-determining trace elements in the Mahoning River System; process control-neutron activation analysis with $sup 252$Cf at Kodak; analysis of coal with $sup 252$Cf; on-line analysis of foundary sands; determining of bromine in polystyrene and polyethylene; continuous on-line hafnium monitor; neutron activation analysis-determining sodium and manganese in rock samples; determining content of wood; neutron gaging- determining gadolinium in fuel pellets; and neutron radiography-detection of adhesive bond line flaws by neutron radiography. The Fifth $sup 252$Cf Utilization Meeting held in San Diego on Nov. 4--6, 1975 is briefly reviewed. (TFD)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-33-029512
• OSTI ID: 4043831
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Californium-252 Prog., no. 20, pp. 3-7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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