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Surface Decontamination of Beryllium Compounds Utilizing Beryllium Surrogates (Elemental Aluminum Powder (Al) and Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)) by DeconGel 1101

SubstrateSurface decontamination efficacy determination of DeconGelTM 1101 on stainless steel, carbon steel, and concrete surfaces contaminated with beryllium surrogate compounds (aluminum powder (Al) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3)) was performed by ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy) according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SW-846 Methods: 3005A (samp

Late lessons from early warnings: science, precaution, innovation

With much scientific uncertainty about the real impact of new products and technologies, policy-makers face difficult decisions, particularly when they have to deal with powerful commercial interests ...

OSHA to Begin Enforcement in May of its Final Rule Covering Occupational Exposure to Beryllium

In March, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the upcoming enforcement date for its final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium. May 11th is the date the agency will now begin enforcement actions for general ...

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HPGe and Si(Li) X-ray Spectrometers

Si(Li) detectors with the standard beryllium window have a useful energy range of 1-60 keV, while HPGe detectors are suitable up to 100 keV. Optional light-element capability extends the lower limit to below 200 keV. Both HPGe and Si(Li) detectors are fully temperature-cyclable and may be stored for long periods at room temperature with no degradation in resolution. The X-ray source can range ...