MEASUREMENT OF BONE-MARROW DOSE IN A HUMAN PHANTOM FOR Co$sup 60$ $gamma$- RAYS AND LOW-ENERGY X-RAYS

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1962 · Health Physics (England)

OSTI ID:4793134

Wilson, R; Carruthers, J A

A phantom of the thoracic and upper abdominal section of the body was constructed of mix D wax with lateral and sagittal dimensions 30 and 23.5 cm, respectively. All bones lying between T1 and L2 were inserted. The bones were filled with D wax in a vacuum oven. Lung tissue was simulated by a cork and wax mixture of 0.3 gm/ml density. Measurements were made of the bone marrow dose for various energies of x radiation and Co/sup 60/ gamma radiation, using a standardized irradiation procedure. A chemical dosimeter system was used. Data are tabulated. The effects of the shielding of the marrow by the bone structure and the enhancement of dose in the marrow which is close to the bone structure on bone marrow dose are discussed. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Defence Research Chemical Labs., Ottawa
• NSA Number: NSA-16-010222
• OSTI ID: 4793134
• Journal Information: Health Physics (England), Journal Name: Health Physics (England) Vol. Vol: 7; ISSN HLTPA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BONE MARROW
BONES
COBALT 60
DENSITY
ENERGY LEVELS
ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT
GAMMA RADIATION
MARROW
MEASURED VALUES
MOCKUP
PHANTOMS
RADIATION DOSES
STANDARDS
TISSUES
X RADIATION