PORTABLE SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVITY

Patent · Tue Jun 16 00:00:00 EDT 1959

OSTI ID:4232825

Goertz, R C; Ferguson, K R; Rylander, E W; Safranski, L M

A portable source for radiogiaphy or radiotherapy is described. It consists of a Tl/sup 170/ or Co/sup 60/ source mounted in a rotatable tungsten alloy plug. The plug rotates within a brass body to positions of safety or exposure. Provision is made for reloading and carrying the device safely. (T.R.H.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-021395
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2891168
• OSTI ID: 4232825
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS
BRASS
COBALT 60
COPPER ALLOYS
IRRADIATION
PLANNING
RADIATION SOURCES
RADIOGRAPHY
RADIOTHERAPY
SHIELDING
TUNGSTEN ALLOYS
ZINC ALLOYS