Long-Lived Cobalt Isotopes Observed in Fallout from the Navajo Detonation of Operation REDWING
Abstract
Analyses of three samples of fallout from the Navajo detonation of Operation REDWING revealed the presence of the induced radioisotopes Co57, Co58 and Co60. The amounts of these radioisotopes present in the samples would not constitute an internal hazard compared to the amounts of Sr90 present in the samples. However, the Co57, Co58 and Co60 values obtained indicate that these isotopes would contribute appreciably to the external gamma radiation from fallout fields represented by the samples. The product/fission ratios of the individual nuclides were obtained. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 26, 1958
- Accession Number
- ADC006187
Entities
People
- D. Macdonald
- J. L. Mackin
- P. E. Zigman
- P. O. Strom
Organizations
- Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory