Safety analysis of singly encapsulated /sup 252/Cf medical sources, model ALC-PXC

Technical Report · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7364201

Permar, P H

The document describes the singly encapsulated /sup 252/Cf neutron sources used in cancer therapy. These sources are fabricated by the Savannah River Laboratory and are loaned by the U. S. Energy Research and Development Administration under contract agreement to medical organizations for evaluation of /sup 252/Cf in the treatment of cancer. These neutron sources are classed as special form radioactive materials and as such must meet certain Regulations prescribed by the U. S. Department of Transportation. The document describes the tests that have been performed and shows that these medical sources do meet the applicable DOT Regulations. The document is written to demonstrate compliance with appropriate paragraphs in Sections VII, VIII of ''Regulations for Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials, IAEA Safety Standards, Safety Series No. 6--1973 Revised Edition.''

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, S.C. (USA). Savannah River Lab.
• OSTI ID: 7364201
• Report Number(s): SRL-76003
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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