1976 Hanford americium-exposure incident: accident description

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6866682· OSTI ID:6866682

McMurray, B J

An accident is described, involving the explosion of an ion-exchange column containing about 100 g of /sup 241/Am. A chemical operator was injured in this accident, receiving acid burns and superficial cuts on the upper part of his body. From 1 to 5 curies of /sup 241/Am is estimated to have been deposited on the injured worker and on his clothing.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6866682
• Report Number(s): DOE/RL/01830-82-5; ON: DE83004029
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACCIDENTS
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ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
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ODD-EVEN NUCLEI
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