Re: Kr-85

[Peter.Darnell%EM@em.doe.gov]

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     Kr-85 only has a half-life of about 4.5 hours - unless they're using 
     nuclear methods to generate the Kr, there shouldn't be a rad problem.
     
     Pete Darnell
     peter.darnell%em@em.doe.gov


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Subject: Kr-85
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu_at_INTERNET at X400PO
Date:    12/4/96 10:42 AM


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Radsafers:
Reading a report from a company that produces specialty gases (e.g., Kr from 

the atmosphere via a cryogenic method), they are convinced that they have a 
rad problem with Kr-85.  I do not know the basis for their concern. Has 
anyone ever heard of a similar situation.
I would appreciate any information you have.
                Joe Bianconi
         Rust Federal Services, Inc.
Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project
     2309 Renard Place SE, Suite 300
          Albuquerque, NM 87106
 505/246-2537 voice        505/766-1813 fax