Re: Exposure from Bremsstrahlung

[Brian Rees <brees@lanl.gov>]

It'll depend on the waste matrix.  If it's mostly low-Z materials (rags,
blots, films, etc) it shouldn't be an issue for a "standard" beta shield (~
5/16").  If the P32 is with high Z material (like the researcher that
poured his remaining P-32 into the lead pig for disposal!), the Plexiglass
won't be as effective, 'cuz there'll be more Bremsstrahlung.  

Brian Rees

At 09:32 AM 3/29/99 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi! Can anybody direct me to information regarding the potential exposure
>from Bremsstrahlung radiation from waste contaminated with P-32 behind a
>plexiglas shield. Is it a significant issue?
>
>You can email me direct at caspar@aecom.yu.edu.
>
>Thank you.
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