Radon Leakage from Navy Radium Capsules
Abstract
A series of field and laboratory tests were carried out to determine the extent of radon leakage in radium capsules owned and used by the Navy for gamma radiographic inspection. The majority of the capsules tested showed leakage to a greater or less extent. Tests were carried out to determine best means of sealing leaking capsules in steel cartridges. These showed that this may best be done by solder sealing the steel cartridges, The internal cavity of the cartridge must be kept to a minimum to avoid loss of radiographic definition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 1943
- Accession Number
- AD1176297
Entities
People
- Herman F. Kaiser
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory