Variability in PuO2 intake by inhalation: Implications for worker protection at the US Department of Energy

Radiation Protection Dosimetry

Volumn 83, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 221-232

  Scott, B R ^a   Fencl, A F ^a  

^a LOVELACE RESPIRATORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

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EID: 0009517782     PISSN: 01448420     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a032676     Document Type: Article

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