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Title: The toxicity of X material

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/150708· OSTI ID:150708

This report addresses toxicity (largely chemical) of Manhattan Project materials from the point of worker protection. Known chemical toxicities of X material (uranium), nitrous fumes, fluorine, vanadium, magnesium, and lime are described followed by safe exposure levels, symptoms of exposure, and treatment recommendations. The report closes with an overview of general policy in a question and answer format.

Research Organization:
US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington DC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
150708
Report Number(s):
A-1341; ON: DE95013631
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1943]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English