title: An alternative approach to 32P radiation protection: source shielding.
abstract: 32P is the most widely used isotope in molecular biology laboratories and a high-energy beta-emitter. Local doses are often underestimated and plexiglass shielding converts some energy into penetrating gamma radiation. We describe a series of equipment that reduces local doses and gamma radiation more efficiently than traditional equipment and at the same time facilitates the handling of the isotopes.
authors.affiliation: Bartholin Instituttet, Kommunehospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Josefsen
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wøllike
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Buschard
mesh_terms: D001610:Beta Particles; D005720:Gamma Rays; D010761:Phosphorus Radioisotopes / Q000737:chemistry*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D010761:Phosphorus Radioisotopes