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Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires Des Seances De L'Academie Des Sciences. Serie D: Sciences Naturelles
|November 15, 1976
Summary
This study monitored internal contamination from inhaling radioactive substances from an electronuclear reactor. The six-year monitoring tracked lung irradiation, assessing the maximum permissible quarterly dose.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Science
- Radiological Health
- Environmental Medicine
Context:
- Exposure to radioactive materials from nuclear reactor operations.
- Assessment of internal contamination following inhalation.
- Established maximum permissible quarterly dose for lung irradiation.
Purpose:
- To monitor and assess internal radioactive contamination.
- To evaluate lung irradiation levels from inhaled reactor-derived substances.
- To track contamination over a six-year period.
Summary:
- Inhaled radioactive substances from an electronuclear reactor led to lung irradiation.
- The internal contamination reached the maximum permissible quarterly dose.
- Continuous monitoring of this contamination was conducted for six years.
Impact:
- Provides data on long-term internal contamination from nuclear sources.
- Informs radiation protection standards and occupational health guidelines.
- Contributes to understanding the biological effects of inhaled reactor radionuclides.