Plutonium controversy
Conference
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OSTI ID:6807739
The toxicity of plutonium is discussed, particularly in relation to controversies surrounding the setting of radiation protection standards. The sources, amounts of, and exposure pathways of plutonium are given and the public risk estimated. (ACR)
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 6807739
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-801075-1; TRN: 80-018884
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Los Alamos scientific laboratory symposium, Los Alamos, NM, USA, 8 Oct 1980
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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