Re: Particle Size Distributions

[Jeff Whicker <jjwhicker@lanl.gov>]

Dorrian, M.D.; Bailey, M.R.  Particle size distributions of radioactive
aerosols measured in workplaces.  Radiation Protection Dosimetry Vol
60(2):119-133, 1995.

I can fax you a copy if helpful.

At 11:44 AM 9/3/99 -0500, you wrote:
>ICRP 66 is recommends using a 5 micron particle size assumption when
>determining occupational exposure.  10 CFR 835 and 10 CFR 20 (based
>on ICRP 30) still suggest 1 micron.  Does anyone have any addition
>references that which would show what would be a good
>representative particle size for occupation exposure to radioactive
>particulates? or just additional defense of the 1/5 micron beside what is
>sited in ICRP 30/66?
>
>Mutty Sharfi
>Internal Dosimetry
>Mound
>sharmm@doe-md.gov
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