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Iodine-131 in Utah during July and August 1962

Journal Article · · Science

Nuclear explosions in Nevada in July 1962 caused an average intake of about 58,000 pC of I131 and a peak intake of 800,000 pC of I131 by Utah residents consuming one liter of milk per day. Corresponding infant thyroid doses were about 1 rad (average) and 14 rad (peak).

Research Organization:
Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-034182
OSTI ID:
4650379
Journal Information:
Science, Journal Name: Science Journal Issue: 3581 Vol. 141; ISSN 0036-8075
Publisher:
AAAS
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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