Oak Ridge Reservation: Rala, Iodine-131 & Cesium-137: Section A: Health Physics Division

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Finding Aids

Epidemiologic Studies

Rala, Iodine-131 & Cesium-137

Section A:

Health Physics Division

Health Physics Division Semiannual Progress Report, January 31, 1955

Location:

Active:
Inactive: ORNL, Building 4500N, Rm. H205 vault

Access Restrictions: Unclassified; vault is a security classified area	*Volume*: 0.25 lin. in.
Accession or Other ID Number: ORNL-1860	Condition: Good
Container Number Open shelves	Medium: Paper
Scanning Suitability: Suitable	*Duplication*: Unknown

Arrangement: Numerical by ORNL number

Originating Office: Health Physics Division

Finding Aids: ORNL Register 1-4397, 1948-1969

Disposition AuthorityUnscheduled

Series Description: This report summarizes the activities of the Health Physics Division in applied radiobiology, sanitary-engineering research, radiation dosimetry, and programs in education, training, and consultation. Information on iodine-131 and cesium-137 is provided in subsections on liquid waste disposal, airborne radioactivity studies, and isotope distribution in animal tissue and man. Indirect information on iodine-131 and cesium-137 (beta and gamma counting and decay) is found in subsections concerning ecology, urinalysis, and dosimetry.

Data Elements: 59-65, 68-71, 81, 91, 95-98, 103, 118, 123-124