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Radiological Decontamination Query Tool

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The Radiological Decontamination Query Tool provides users with access to information contained in published technology evaluation reports. The information provided is the result of 50 studies on the removal of Cs-137 from anodized aluminum, asphalt, brick and mortar, ceramic tile and grout, mortar and grout, granite, granite and mortar, mortar, grout, limestone, marble, split-face granite, or unpainted concrete; eight studies on the removal of Am-243 from split-face granite or unpainted concrete; six studies on the removal of Co-60 from split-face granite or unpainted concrete; and six studies on the removal of Sr-85 from split-face granite or unpainted concrete.

Disclaimer: The information provided through this query represents information that is currently available in published U.S. EPA Technology Evaluation Reports. Links and citations are provided for the full content of each report, along with the corresponding query results. Mention of trade names, products, or services does not convey EPA approval, endorsement or recommendation.

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