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Re: K-40

To: radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu
Subject: Re: K-40
From: Elizabeth Brackett <ebracket@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:31:43 -0400 (EDT)
In-Reply-To: <960418192528_378114744@emout16.mail.aol.com>

On Thu, 18 Apr 1996 BLHamrick@aol.com wrote:

> Does anyone know the average concentration of K-40 in human urine, or the
> normal range of concentrations?
> 
> Barbara L. Hamrick
> BLHamrick@aol.com

The concentration of K-40 in the body, and subsequently in urine, will vary
considerably depending on an individual's diet.  ICRP 23 (Reference Man)
should give a range (I'd look it up but I don't have a copy at hand). 

Liz Brackett
Internal Dosimetry Consultant
ebracket@freenet.columbus.oh.us

References:
- K-40
  - From: BLHamrick@aol.com

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