Section 1: Introduction to Radioactive Materials

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Radioactive materials are used in producing many of the products we use every day: plastic wrap, radial tires, coffee filters, and smoke detectors. Many medical facilities contain radioactive hazards (medical isotopes are use for diagnosis and treatment of many diseases). Radioactive materials are used for diagnostic radiology, radiation ...

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