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Balance of Potassium, Rubidium and Cæsium between Japanese People and Diet and Assessments of their Biological Half-Times

Journal Article · · Nature (London)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/196083a0· OSTI ID:4757244

The balance of K, Rb, and Cs between Japanese people and diet was determined from measurements on human soft tissues, muscles, and bones and analysis of the average diet of Japanese people. The biological half-time of K was calculated as 54 days, of Rb 140 days, and of Cs 76 days. Applications of the data in determining the levels of radionuelides of the alkali metals in man are discussed.

Research Organization:
Inst. of Public Health, Tokyo
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-032703
OSTI ID:
4757244
Journal Information:
Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4849 Vol. 196; ISSN 0028-0836
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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