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RE: FedEx Shipped a High Radiation Package Without Knowledge
The Ir-192 (not 172) manufacturer, Studsvik, has the following response
to the incident on their web site:
http://www.studsvik.se/eng/pressroom/releases/2002010400320.asp
"2002-01-04
Increased levels of radiation of a radioisotope shipment from
Studsvik Measurements of a shipment containing radioisotopes displayed
increased levels of radiation on arrival at the final destination in
New Orleans, USA. The radioisotope in question is Iridium-192, used for
industrial purposes. The package containing the radioisotopes left
Studsvik on the 27th December 2001, by means of automobile and air,
intact and in an approved transport container. Prior to departure
from Studsvik, the package was measured and displayed normal levels
of radiation."
Rick
Richard G. Strickert, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist
Signature Science LLC
8329 North Mopac Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 533-2009 (Phone)
(512) 533-9563 (Fax)
rstrickert@signaturescience.com
http://www.signaturescience.com
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