Unintended consequences of the potential phase-out of gamma irradiation [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
The radioisotope cobalt-60 (Co-60) is important for commercial, medical, and agricultural applications. Its widespread use has meant that Co-60 can be found in less secured facilities, leading to the fear that unauthorized persons could obtain and use it to produce a “dirty bomb”. This potential sec...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-03-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/7-348/v1 |