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METABOLISM OF Zn$sup 65$ IN THE RAT

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4236124

The gastrointestinal absorption of Zn/sup 65/ was determined after feeding solutions of different specific activities and following administration of suspensions of plant and animal tissues containing the isotope. Following intravenous administration, Zn/sup 65/ was excreted largely via the feces. Early deposition was highest in the visceral organs which lost the isotope rapidly. Smaller amounts of Zn/sup 65/ deposited in bone were retained with a biological half life of 250 days. Based on bone as the critical organ with an effective half life of 125 days, the MPC for Zn/sup 65/ in water was calculated to be 1 x 10/sup -2/ mu c/ml. (auth)

Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
W-31-109-ENG-52
NSA Number:
NSA-13-015834
OSTI ID:
4236124
Report Number(s):
HW-60062
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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