Published April 1977 | Version v1
Journal article

The need for radiation controls in the phosphate and related industries

Creators

  • 1. Department of Health and Welfare, Boise, Idaho (USA). Radiation Control Section

Description

Significant radioactivity is entering Idaho's environment from the activities of phosphate and related industries. Preliminary radiation surveillance data indicate a need for further radiological assessment and the imposition of radiological controls on phosphate mining activities, phosphate processing plants, slag-crushing operations and the commercial use of slag. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Health Physics
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
4
Series
Health Phys.
Journal Page Range
285-290
ISSN
0017-9078

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
8330624
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
CRUSHING; ENVIRONMENT; IDAHO; LICENSES; MINING; ORE PROCESSING; PHOSPHATES; RADIATION MONITORING; RADIATION PROTECTION; SLAGS
Descriptors DEC
MECHANICAL FRAGMENTATION; MONITORING; NORTH AMERICA; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS; USA

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