SEDL / STP / STP223-EB / STP41989S

Radiography with Thulium Sources

Sidhu, S. S.
Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill.

Campos, F. P.
Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill.

Zauberis, D. D.
Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Ill.

Pages: 4    Published: Jan 1958

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Abstract

Two types of thulium sources have been developed at Argonne National Laboratory. One consists of 200 mg of thulium oxide contained in aluminum foil 1 mil thick, and the other is a thulium metal cylinder 1/8 in. in diameter and 1/4 in. long. Each source is placed in a metal housing which provides adequate shielding for the radiations emitted by the source. The complete unit, as shown in Fig. 1, is 6 in. in diameter, 7 in. high, and weighs about 20 lb. The constructional details of the exit window and the rotor drive for exposures are given in Fig. 2.