title: Adsorption and volatility of free 211At and 125I-.
abstract: The present study was undertaken to extend our knowledge of the behaviour of 211At in the laboratory environment. An unexpectedly high volatility of free 211At was found, up to 85% during an hour. Free 211At also adsorbed more onto the plastic material studied than 125I-. The results of this study show that it is of great importance to pay careful attention to radiation protection procedures during the practical handling of free 211At.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Physics, Göteborg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, SE-413 45 Göteborg, Sweden. ulrika.lindencrona@radfys.gu.se
authors.forename: Ulrika
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Lindencrona
authors.forename: Lea
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sillfors-Elverby
authors.forename: Mikael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nilsson
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Forssell-Aronsson