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Title: Alpha sources from polonium

Abstract

Alpha sources have been fabricated using polonium 210. This report outlines the experience in fabricating these sources and points out limitations in the specifications which will facilitate ordering and speed the preparation of these sources. Electrodeposition, coatings, counting, and health precautions are discussed. (DLC)

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Mound Lab., Miamisburg, OH (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
7257156
Report Number(s):
MLM-771
DOE Contract Number:  
AT(33-1)-GEN-53
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 07 ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES; ALPHA SOURCES; FABRICATION; POLONIUM 210; ELECTRODEPOSITION; PROTECTIVE COATINGS; ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; COATINGS; DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; DEPOSITION; ELECTROLYSIS; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; HEAVY NUCLEI; ION SOURCES; ISOTOPES; LYSIS; NUCLEI; PARTICLE SOURCES; POLONIUM ISOTOPES; RADIATION SOURCES; RADIOISOTOPES; SURFACE COATING; 360101* - Metals & Alloys- Preparation & Fabrication; 070201 - Radiation Sources- Design, Fabrication & Operation

Citation Formats

Cote, R J. Alpha sources from polonium. United States: N. p., 1952. Web.
Cote, R J. Alpha sources from polonium. United States.
Cote, R J. 1952. "Alpha sources from polonium". United States.
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abstractNote = {Alpha sources have been fabricated using polonium 210. This report outlines the experience in fabricating these sources and points out limitations in the specifications which will facilitate ordering and speed the preparation of these sources. Electrodeposition, coatings, counting, and health precautions are discussed. (DLC)},
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place = {United States},
year = {Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 EST 1952},
month = {Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 EST 1952}
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