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Main Title Study of Radioactive Airborne Effluents from Particle Accelerators.
Author Cehn, Joel I. ;
CORP Author Teknekron, Inc., McLean, VA.;Office of Radiation Programs, Washington, DC.
Year Published 1979
Report Number EPA-68-01-4997; ORP/TAD-79/12;
Stock Number PB80-101314
Additional Subjects Particle accelerators ; Van de Graaff accelerators ; Linear accelerators ; Cyclotrons ; Betatrons ; Tritium ; Radioactive isotopes ; Gases ; Radioactive effluents ; Nitrogen 13 ; Oxygen 15 ; Carbon 11 ; Argon 41
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NTIS  PB80-101314 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
This report discusses radioactive gas production around non-Federally owned particle accelerators, and the release of such gases to the atmosphere. The estimated 1200 non-Federally owned accelerators in the United States are categorized by type and energy, and the potential for radiogas production is discussed for various types. The results of field monitoring around two machines (a cyclotron and a Van de Graaff) are also presented. Estimates of annual radiogas releases from generic accelerator facilities are made. The isotopes of interest are: tritium (target gas) from a generic Van de Graaff; nitrogen-13, oxygen-15, and carbon-11 from a generic cyclotron; and argon-41 from a generic linac. Finally, control technologies to reduce airborne releases of these isotopes are discussed.