| Description |
1 online resource (195 pages) |
| Series |
Consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
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Consensus study report.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies assesses the status of medical, research, sterilization, and other commercial applications of radioactive sources and alternative (nonradioisotopic) technologies in the United States and internationally. Focusing on Category 1, 2, and 3 sources, this report reviews the current state of these sources by application and reviews the current state of existing technologies on the market or under development that are or could be used to replace radioisotopic technologies in those applications. Radioactive Sources will support existing and future activities under the National Nuclear Security Administration Office of Radiological Security program to reduce the use of high-risk radiological materials in commercial applications.--Publisher's website. |
| Contents |
1 Background and Study Task -- 2 Radioactive Source Uses, Risks, and Control -- 3 Alternative Technology Adoption and Development -- 4 Radiation Sources and Alternative Technologies in Medicine and Research -- 5 Radioactive Sources and Alternative Technologies in Sterilization -- 6 Radioactive Sources and Alternative Technologies in Industrial ApplicationsReferences -- Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff -- Appendix B: Information-Gathering Meetings -- Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Appendix D: Glossary -- Appendix E: Economic Feasibility of Adopting Alternative Technologies -- Appendix F: Sterilization Using Radiation with Different Modalities |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Radioactive substances.
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Radioactive substances -- Safety measures.
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Medical radiology.
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Medical radiology. |
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Radioactive substances. |
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Radioactive substances -- Safety measures. |
| Added Author |
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies, issuing body.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board, issuing body.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Radioactive Sources. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2022 9780309448758 (OCoLC)1265460597 |
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Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Radioactive Sources. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2022 9780309447911 |
| ISBN |
9780309448758 (electronic book) |
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0309448751 (electronic book) |
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9780309449007 (electronic bk.) |
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0309449006 (electronic bk.) |
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0309447917 |
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9780309447911 |
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