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DOSES OF GAMMA RADIATION AS A CONSEQUENCE OF SKIN CONTAMINATION WITH BETA- AND GAMMA-EMITTING NUCLIDES (in Italian)

Journal Article · · Minerva Nucleare (Italy) Ceased publication with Vol. 9, no. 6, 1965 Divided into G. Fis. Sanit. Prot. Radiaz. and J. Nucl. Biol. Med.
OSTI ID:4157146
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An investigation was undertaken to determine whether or not, in the case of skin contamination from BETA and gamma emitters, it is sufficient to measure the dose received by the skin and underlying tissues simply on the basis of the emission of BETA particles. An approximate, simplified formula was established for the calculation of photon radiation. The dose delivered to the skin and underlying organs was calculated for certain radioisotopes and in various circumstances. On the strength of the findings it is suggested that account be taken in some cases of gamma radiation and that further research must be made on the problem of measuring this type of radiation with greater accuracy. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-001465
OSTI ID:
4157146
Journal Information:
Minerva Nucleare (Italy) Ceased publication with Vol. 9, no. 6, 1965 Divided into G. Fis. Sanit. Prot. Radiaz. and J. Nucl. Biol. Med., Journal Name: Minerva Nucleare (Italy) Ceased publication with Vol. 9, no. 6, 1965 Divided into G. Fis. Sanit. Prot. Radiaz. and J. Nucl. Biol. Med. Vol. Vol: 7; ISSN MINUA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
Italian

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Related Subjects

ALPHA DECAY
BETA DECAY
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
CONTAMINATION
ERRORS
GAMMA RADIATION
MATHEMATICS
MEASURED VALUES
RADIATION DOSES
RADIOISOTOPES
SKIN
TISSUES
VARIATIONS