Thorium

[JMUCKERHEIDE@delphi.com]

Dear Dr. Cassagnou,
 
> Dear Radsafers, 
> 
> A member of my department is doing a research work about thorium uses (as a
> possible cause of occupational or public exposure). He already found many
> uses in various domains, often surprising me!

Can your list of uses to-date be shared at this point?

Thanks.

Regards, Jim Muckerheide
jmuckerheide@delphi.com
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> We were'nt able to find any "reference document" about this subject.
> 
> We are searching information about "exotic" uses of thorium (other then
> lightning, glass industry; wielding, aircraft building and maintenance,
> ..). We suspect thorium use in some building material (concrete,
> insulating material) but weren't able to find data about this. 
> 
> Any help will be appreciated,
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Henri CASSAGNOU
> Directeur adjoint                               Deputy director
> SPRA                                    Fr. Army Radiation Protection Board
> BP N1   00480 Armes (fr.)             
> 
> 
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