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The APO database has been migrated to version 8.3. The functionality has changed, but the content remains the same.

ANSTO Publications Online is a digital repository for publications authored by ANSTO staff since 2007. The Repository also contains ANSTO Publications, such as Reports and Promotional Material. ANSTO publications prior to 2007 continue to be added progressively as they are in identified in the library. ANSTO authors can be identified under a single point of entry within the database. The citation is as it appears on the item, even with incorrect spelling, which is marked by (sic) or with additional notes in the description field.

If items are only held in hardcopy in the ANSTO Library collection notes are being added to the item to identify the Dewey Call number: as DDC followed by the number.

APO will be integrated with the Research Information System which is currently being implemented at ANSTO. The flow on effect will be permission to publish, which should allow pre-prints and post prints to be added where content is locked behind a paywall. To determine which version can be added to APO authors should check Sherpa Romeo. ANSTO research is increasingly being published in open access due mainly to the Council of Australian University Librarians read and publish agreements, and some direct publisher agreements with our organisation. In addition, open access items are also facilitated through collaboration and open access agreements with overseas authors such as Plan S.

ANSTO authors are encouraged to use a CC-BY licence when publishing open access. Statistics have been returned to the database and are now visible to users to show item usage and where this usage is coming from.

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    A new radioisotope facility for Thailand
    (The Canadian Nuclear Society, 1998-05-03) Horlock, KW; Rudenas, LJ; Edwards, JH; Wood, NR
    The Paper will describe the development of the design of the hot-cells, process equipment, building layout and ventilation and other services.
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    Medical radioisotopes for the next century
    (Australian Nuclear Association, 1999-10-27) Carr, SW
    Radioisotopes are widely used in medicine (Nuclear Medicine) for diagnosis, palliation and therapy of heart disease, cancer, muscoskeletal and neurological conditions. The radioisotopes used are both reactor and cyclotron produced. The utilisation is currently growing and is expected to continue to grow over the next 10-20 years. The combination of radioisotope and delivery vehicle can be designed to meet the intended end use. This paper will deal with the main approaches to the use of radioisotopes for Nuclear medicine ad future prospects for the area.
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    Calibration of ARI QC ionisation chambers using the Australian secondary standards for activity
    (Australian Nuclear Association, 1999-10-27) Mo, L; van der Gaast, HA; Alexiev, D; Butcher, KSA; Davies, JB
    The Secondary Standard Activity Laboratory (SSAL) in ANSTO routinely provides standardised radioactive sources, traceable activity measurements and custom source preparation services to customers. The most important activity carried out is the calibration of ionisation chambers located in the Quality Control (QC) section of Australian Radioisotopes (ARI). This ensures that their activity measurements are traceable to the Australian primary methods of standardisation. ARI QC ionisation chambers are calibrated for 99mTc, 67Ga, 131I, 201Tl and 153Sm. The SSAL has a TPA ionisation chamber, which has been directly calibrated against a primary standard for a variety of radioactive nuclides. Calibration factors for this chamber were determined specifically for the actual volumes (5ml for 99mTc, 131I, 2ml for 67Ga, 201Tl and 3 ml for 153Sm) and types of vial (Wheaton) which are routinely used at ARI. These calibration factors can be used to accurately measure the activity of samples prepared by ARI. The samples can subsequently be used to calibrate the QC ionisation chambers. QC ionisation chambers are re-calibrated biannually.
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    Candidate wasteforms for the immobilisation of lithium sulphate-bearing nuclear wastes: A scoping study
    (Springer Nature, 2023-01-23) Farzana, R; Dayal, P; Sutton, P; Karatchevtseva, I; Aly, Z; Gregg, DJ
    In this study, the suitability of glass and glass–ceramic wasteforms for the immobilisation of nuclear waste streams containing high concentrations of lithium sulphate was explored. The aim of the study was to maximise sulphate incorporation while also achieving acceptable waste loadings and chemical durability. An immiscible layer rich in BaSO4 and Na2SO4 formed on the surface of the glass when the sample was consolidated at lower temperatures. This surface layer disappeared when consolidation temperature was increased to 1200 °C and sulphur loss was observed via volatilisation. The glass wasteform with the highest sulphate incorporation of 2.78 wt.% SO3 (from waste loading of 11 wt.% as Li2SO4) was achieved following melting at 1200 °C. Tailored glass–ceramic wasteforms were also investigated, produced at lower temperature and with higher waste loadings. Crystalline inclusions were observed within the glass matrix at 1000 °C with 14–16 wt.% waste loading for sintered samples. The synthesised wasteforms were studied via various analytical techniques. The chemical durability was assessed using the ASTM C1285 standard test method and evaluated relative to relevant nuclear waste glasses. © 2024 Springer Nature.
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    Industrial radiography with radioisotopes
    (Australian Atomic Energy Commission, 1970) Chrimes, NWD
    Radiography is one of the principal non-destructive test methods used in industry. Its use is increasing as modern technology demands greater product reliability. Radioisotope sources enable the manufacture of relatively cheap, portable and sturdy equipment for industrial radiography. These machines are simple to operate and maintain, they provide economic radiographic facilities which have advantages for small industrial organisations and for operators in remote areas. If the best results are to be obtained from radiography, the work must be done by conscientious operators using suitable equipment, with techniques based on the principles of radiological physics. The purpose of this handbook is to describe good radiographic technique and discuss its principles. The five sections deal with General Principles of Radiography, Properties and Production of Radioisotopes, Radiographic Technique, Interpretation of Radiographs, and Radiation Protection. The last mentioned section refers to the various State and Commonwealth Regulations which are listed in the bibliography.