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Industrial Uses of Isotopes

Journal Article · · Annual Review of Nuclear Science
The uses of radionuclides as tracers and labels, as sources for gaging thicknesses, and as radiation sources for various purposes (e.g., pest control, plant mutation, power plants, food preservation, and production of organic chemicals) are reviewed. Future uses are discussed. Regulatory and health limitntions to these uses are noted. A bibliography containing 43 references is included.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Los Angeles
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-005064
OSTI ID:
4756344
Journal Information:
Annual Review of Nuclear Science, Journal Name: Annual Review of Nuclear Science Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 11; ISSN 0066-4243
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English