Radioactive Sources : Applications and Alternative Technologies

Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies assesses the status of medical, research, sterilization, and other commercial applications of radioactive sources and alternative (nonradioisotopic) technologies in the United States and internationally. Focusing on Category 1, 2, and 3 sources, this report reviews the current state of these sources by application and reviews the current state of existing technologies on the market or under development that are or could be used to replace radioisotopic technologies in those applications. Radioactive Sources will support existing and future activities under the National Nuclear Security Administration Office of Radiological Security program to reduce the use of high-risk radiological materials in commercial applications. Table of ContentsFront MatterSynopsisSummary1 Background and Study Task2 Radioactive Source Uses, Risks, and Control3 Alternative Technology Adoption and Development4 Radiation Sources and Alternative Technologies in Medicine and Research5 Radioactive Sources and Alternative Technologies in Sterilization6 Radioactive Sources and Alternative Technologies in Industrial ApplicationsReferencesAppendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffAppendix B: Information-Gathering MeetingsAppendix C: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix D: GlossaryAppendix E: Economic Feasibility of Adopting Alternative TechnologiesAppendix F: Sterilization Using Radiation with Different Modalities