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Sealed radioactive sources: classification

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OSTI ID:6772971
A system of classification of sealed radioactive sources is established, based on performance specifications related to radiation safety. Tests are prescribed for temperature, external pressure, impact, vibration and puncture over a range of severity. Sealed source performance requirements are identified for a variety of source applications, in terms of a specific degree of severity of each test. Appendices cover leak test methods, quality assurance and control, brachytherapy sources, self-luminous light sources, and special form radioactive material.
OSTI ID:
6772971
Report Number(s):
NBS-Handbook-126-1978; ANSI-N-54-2-1977
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English