Response of the Asiatic clam, Corbicula manilensis, to gamma radiation

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:5299357

Tilly, L. J.; Corey, J. C.; Bibler, N. E.

When heat exchangers for reactors were plugged by the Asiatic clam, acute gamma radiation was considered as a possible control. Clams were collected and sorted by size; during irradiation the clams were submerged in natural water. Clams of both sizes survived large doses with no radiation damage evident in 30 days. Mortality rose steeply at doses of 2.4 x 10/sup 4/ Rad and above; smaller clams showed a greater resistance than large ones. The feasibility of using periodic exposure to gamma radiation as a means for controlling corbicula infestations is discussed. (HLW)

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, S.C. (USA). Savannah River Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-09-0001
• OSTI ID: 5299357
• Report Number(s): DP-MS-77-70; CONF-771043-20
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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