Cesium and Strontium Found at a Tbilisi Scrap Metal Collection Point

Sept. 7, 2009

Abstract:

On 7 September 2009, the Georgian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced the discovery of four sources of cesium-137 and strontium-90 at a Tbilisi scrap metal receiving site during a routine pre-export inspection. The sources emitted radiation of 3 millisieverts per hour, which the Ministry said was not harmful to the residents living far from the site.[1] Nevertheless, the radioactive substances were placed in special containers and transported to an undisclosed, secure location for further investigation. {Entered AE}

Abstract Number: 20090180
Headline: Cesium and Strontium Found at a Tbilisi Scrap Metal Collection Point
Date: 7 September 2009
Bibliography: "Na punkte sdachi metalloloma v Tbilisi naydeny radioaktivnye veshchestva" ["Radioactive Substances Discovered at a Scrap Metal Collection Point in Tbilisi"], RIA Novosti—Georgia, 7 September 2009, www.integrum.com.
Material: Scrap metal

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