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Radiation and plane crashes




Speaking of radiation and plane crashes, I understand many aircraft use fairly
massive depleted uranium counterweights in the ailerons and control surfaces. I
don't have specific knowledge, but 10 CFR mentions a general license for
Promethium and Tritium "illumination devices" in aircraft. Aircraft would seem
like a logical place to use Strontium-90 ice detection devices. Does anyone have
any specific knowledge or experience in dealing with radioactive materials
contamination after a commercial or military aircraft crash?

I'm not suggesting this is a major hazard compared with the plane crash, but I'd
think there would be disposal issues, if nothing else.