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RADIOACTIVE SOURCE CAPSULE WITH CAPSULE RETAINING AND RELEASING MEANS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4112019
A capsule is described for the flexible mounting of a radioisotope within nuclear radiation gages without needless exposure of personnel. The capsule is of snap-in type with a circumferential groove. Once inserted in a source holder, the capsule is held securely by springloaded detent pins carried in the holder, which engage the groove of the capsule. A tong-like tool is used for insertion and removal of the capsule. (R.E.U.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-012501
Assignee:
Industrial Nucleonics Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3122643
OSTI ID:
4112019
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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