NASA NTRS · 19730012416
Handling System for Iridium-192 Seeds
Abstract
A complete system is proposed for safe handling of iridium-192 seeds used to internally irradiate malignant growths. A vibratory hopper feeds the seeds onto a transport system for deposit in a magazine or storage area. A circular magazine consisting of segmented plastic tubing with holes in the walls to accommodate the seeds seems feasible. The magazine is indexed to stop and release a seed for calibration and deposition.
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Carpenter, W., Wodicka, D.. 1973-02-01. Handling System for Iridium-192 Seeds. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730012416
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