Radioisotopes used in research

Radioisotopes used in research tend to be at the low end of the activity scale. However, care and attention is still required when handling such materials.

  • Radioisotope Beta Skin Contamination Dose Rates

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

    Radioisotope beta skin contamination dose rates for some selected radioactive materials (C-14, S-35, P-32, P-33, Ca-45 and Cr-51 for comparison). Assumes no PPE is being worn (e.g. gloves etc).

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