Safety analysis of doubly encapsulated /sup 252/Cf medical sources (Models ALC, SALC, AT)

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

OSTI ID:7364202

Permar, P H

This document describes the doubly encapsulated /sup 252/Cf neutron sources prepared for use in cancer therapy. These neutron sources are classed as ''special form radioactive material'' and as such must meet certain regulations prescribed by the US Department of Transportation. This document describes the tests that have been performed and shows that this group of medical sources does meet the applicable DOT regulations. The doubly encapsulated neutron sources are fabricated by the Savannah River Laboratory and are loaned by the US Energy Research and Development Administration under contract agreement to medical organizations for evaluation of /sup 252/Cf in the treatment of cancer.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, S.C. (USA). Savannah River Lab.
• OSTI ID: 7364202
• Report Number(s): SRL-76002
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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