Scanning Electron Microscopic Autoradiography of Lung

Authors

K. E. Lauhala, Pacific Northwest Laboratory
C. L. Sanders, Pacific Northwest Laboratory
K. E. McDonald, Pacific Northwest Laboratory

Abstract

Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) autoradiography of the lung is being used to determine the distribution of inhaled, alpha particle-emitting, plutonium dioxide particles. SEM autoradiography provides high visual impact views of alpha activity. Particles irradiating the bronchiolar epithelium were detected both on the bronchiolar surface and in peribronchiolar alveoli. The technique is being used to obtain quantitative data on the clearance rates of plutonium particles from bronchi and bronchioles.

Recommended Citation

Lauhala, K. E.; Sanders, C. L.; and McDonald, K. E. (1988) "Scanning Electron Microscopic Autoradiography of Lung," Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 2: No. 3, Article 38.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol2/iss3/38