Radiological characterization of the Kellex site. Publication No. 45020. [Metal fabrication; pilot plant to demonstrate units for gaseous diffusion]

Technical Report · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6451325· OSTI ID:6451325

Hutchinson, S W

A radiological characterization has been conducted at the former Kellex Corporation site in Jersey City, New Jersey. Although several prior surveys and a remedial action were conducted, there was still a need for more information about the radiological condition of the site. A grid was established on the site and the surface was surveyed by a mobile in situ detection system. Trenches were systematically dug in an attempt to find subsurface areas of contamination. Material from the trenches was surveyed by the in situ measurement system and trench sidewalls were soil sampled and surveyed using portable dose rate and count rate instrumentation. Results of the survey indicated that radioactivity levels on the site were at or near background. Small amounts of contaminated material were found but not enough to exceed the guideline specified.

• Research Organization: Nevada Univ., Reno (USA). Water Resources Center
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-76DP01253; AC08-81NV10162
• OSTI ID: 6451325
• Report Number(s): DOE/DP/01253-20; ON: DE81026316
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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