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EVALUATION OF MILITARY INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE PROTECTION DEVICES AND CLOTHING

Author
Hendrickson, J. R.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1952.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1952.
Physical Description
microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm

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Summary
Under conditions resulting from surface and underground detonations of atomic bombs, tests were conducted on Chemical Corps impregnated and unimpregnated protective clothing, Individual Protective Mask M9A1 with M11 Canister, Tank Collective Protector E26 and E22, and Protective Ointment M5. Both impregnated and unimpregnated clothing were capable of preventing contact between the skin and radioactive dusts. Unimpregnated clothing demonstrated better contanmination-decontamination characteristics, but the secondary radiation from all clothing was negligible. The protective cover was effective in preventing contamination of clothing. The M9A1 mask with M11 canister furnished complete protection against inhalation of radioactive dust. The flltering efficiencies of the E26 tank collective protectors were found to be very high, and no deficiencies were found in the unit. The filtering efficiencies of the E22 tank collective protectors were also high. Panels coated with M5 ointment were found to be much more highly contaminated than bare panels. (auth)
Report Numbers
WT-401
Other Subject(s)
Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
NSA number: NSA-16-033320
OSTI Identifier 4766003
Research organization: Chemical and Radiological Labs., Army Chemical Center, Md.
Funding Information
Sponsored by USDOE.
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