Distribution of plutonium and americium in occupationally exposed humans as found from autopsy samples
Journal Article
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· Health Phys., v. 25, no. 6, pp. 581-584
Nineteen cases are discussed where tissues were obtained from autopsy and analyzed radiochemically for plutonium and americium. Distribution patterns varied greatly from case to case, depending on: the mode of entry, the chemical form, the length of time since exposure, and perhaps many other parameters as well. A typical distribution was not found, but on the average the lung and tracheal-bronchial lymph nodes had the highest concentration of material followed by the liver, the bones, and finally the other tissues. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Dow Chemical Co., Golden, CO
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-005365
- OSTI ID:
- 4386495
- Journal Information:
- Health Phys., v. 25, no. 6, pp. 581-584, Journal Name: Health Phys., v. 25, no. 6, pp. 581-584; ISSN HLTPA
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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