Published December 2013 | Version v1
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Theory study on germicidal efficacy of anthrax spores by Be-Am neutron source

Creators

  • 1. North China Electric Power University, Beijing (China)

Description

Objective: To study the possibility of killing Anthrax by the source of Be-Am. Methods: We use MCNP to build a mode to simulate energy deposition in Anthrax spore per neutron then compare with the source of Cf-252, and also calculate the radiation dose to kill Anthrax spores. Results: Neutron energy deposition in the anthrax sample is proportional to the thickness of the reflector, and the radiation dose at the same level with the source of neutron tube and Cf-252, but Be-Am is better because it's long-lived and low cost. Conclusion: The source of Be-Am is more relevant to kill Anthrax spore. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 663-666
ISSN
1004-714X

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
51068156
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
CALIFORNIUM 252; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; ENERGY ABSORPTION; ENERGY LOSSES; IRRADIATION; MONTE CARLO METHOD; NEUTRON SOURCES; NEUTRONS; RADAPPERTIZATION; RADIATION DOSES
Descriptors DEC
ABSORPTION; ACTINIDE NUCLEI; ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BARYONS; CALCULATION METHODS; CALIFORNIUM ISOTOPES; DOSES; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; EVALUATION; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; FERMIONS; FOOD PROCESSING; HADRONS; HEAVY NUCLEI; IRRADIATION; ISOTOPES; LOSSES; NUCLEI; NUCLEONS; PARTICLE SOURCES; PROCESSING; RADIATION SOURCES; RADIOISOTOPES; RADIOSTERILIZATION; SIMULATION; SORPTION; SPONTANEOUS FISSION RADIOISOTOPES; STERILIZATION; YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES

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8 figs., 9 refs.