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STANDARD RADIOACTIVE SOURCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
DEF

A radioactive source against which other radiation sources and/or instruments for ionizing radiation measurements are to be calibrated and which has been approved as a standard source in accordance with established procedures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires
DEF

Source radioactive de rayonnements par rapport à laquelle d'autres sources de rayonnements et/ou appareils destinés à mesurer les rayonnements ionisants doivent être étalonnés et qui a été approuvée en tant que source de référence conformément aux procédures établies.

Spanish

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