[ RadSafe ] Uranyl Acetate/Nitrate

[BLHamrick at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/7/2007 8:59:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  
efforrer at aol.com writes:

My  question is simple (I hope).? Are Uranyl compounds considered source  
material?


In the U.S., by virtue of the fact that they contain uranium, they are  
"source material."  In general, they will not fall under the "unimportant  
quantities" exemption in 10 CFR 40, because the compounds are usually greater  than 
0.05% by weight uranium.  They will frequently fall under one of the  general 
licenses offered in 10 CFR 40, or comparable Agreement State  regulations.
 
You should contact the radiation control program in your state or country  
for further information.
 
Barbara



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