The Maintenance of Animals Containing Radioactive Materials
Description:
Abstract: In the Biology Division, the maintenance of animals containing radioactive materials posed many problems. In addition to routine care of the animals, protection had to be provided for the personnel who worked with the contaminated animals. Frequent air changed in the room in which the animals were caged were necessary: farm workers were required to wear masks; animal cages were checked regularly for radiation; acid was used on the sawdust in the excrete pens; and a new, more efficient…
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Date:
March 24, 1947
Creator:
Britton, Paul; Lear, Patricia; Prosser, C. Ladd (Clifford Ladd), 1907-2002 & Tyree, Ella
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department