Re: Risk in perspective

[Mike McNaughton <mcnaught@lanl.gov>]

>It compares Pu-239 and Am-241 with Th-232, U-238, U-235, Pa-231, and
>Ra-226 in that they all share the following characteristics:
>-Bone seekers
...

It is sometimes said that Pu accumulates on the bone surface, whereas some
or all of the others infuse into the bone. Is this well established and
quantified? To what extent is this true?

"Shlala gashle" (Zulu greeting, meaning "Stay safe")
mike (mcnaught@LANL.GOV)


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