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Record 1 - external organization data 2005-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

A radioactive contamination that can be readily removed from a surface by wiping with an absorbent material.

CONT

If removable contamination in excess of 0.2 kilobecquerel is detected, the source holder shall be isolated, its use immediately discontinued ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

[...] contamination que l'on peut enlever d'une surface en essuyant celle-ci avec un chiffon sec.

Spanish

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