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STRONTIUM STUDIES

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4119419

Results are reviewed from a number of studies on the biological effects of radioactive strontium in laboratory animals and man. Data are included on factors affecting the uptake, metabolism, and excretion of Sr/sup 89/ and Sr/sup 90/; late and chronic effects of radiostrontium; carcinogenic effects; radiation effects in the skeleton; the effects of calcium levels on strontium distribution and excretion; the comparative dosimetry of Sr/sup 90/ and radium; and the turnover and mechanism of fixation of strontium. 94 references. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Research Group. Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, England
NSA Number:
NSA-15-002391
OSTI ID:
4119419
Report Number(s):
AERE-R-3423
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English