Characterization of Radioactive Aerosols in Florida Phosphate Processing Facilities

Aerosol Science and Technology

Volumn 40, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 410-421

  Kim, Kwang Pyo ^a   Wu, Chang Yu ^b   Birky, Brian ^c   Nall, Wesley ^d   Bolch, Wesley ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

^b University of Florida   (United States)

^c FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d Polk County Public Health Unit   (United States)

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EID: 85012545037     PISSN: 02786826     EISSN: 15217388     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02786820600643313     Document Type: Article

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