Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 87-4 on Management of Waste Metals Containing Radioactivity
Publisher: The
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Annotation This report identifies the sources, inventories, and characteristics of potentially radioactive scrap metal, outlines management considerations concerning its handling, discusses the development of release standards, and offers its own recommendations. Specific consideration is given to issues of radiation protection and protection against orphan source contamination. Appendices examine metal-making technology and the detection and surveillance of radiation. A glossary defines key terms and lists relevant acronyms and abbreviations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)