Canberra: Every day the news of uranium theft in India continues to be the focus of the media, but this time the incident in Australia has surprised scientists.
According to a foreign media report, a button-shaped capsule filled with radioactive material cesium-137 fell between Newman and Perth city, which has raised a wave of concern among scientists.
According to scientists, the capsule, 8 mm long and 6 mm wide, emits beta and gamma rays at a rapid rate, causing danger to humans for the next three centuries due to its unusual radiation. can become
He said that direct contact with it can burn the skin, its radiation can cause many diseases and there are risks of cancer, however, this situation can occur when someone is near it for a long time. stay
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According to scientists, if someone were to stand one meter away from the capsule for an hour, it would absorb 1.6 milliservants of radiation, which is equivalent to the radiation absorbed after seventeen X-rays.
The radioactive element is used for mining, and experts are surprised by the incident because cesium has strict safety rules for transporting it safely, and have called the incident an act of negligence.
The company called Riotinto has apologized and said that its experts are busy day and night in searching for the capsules, they have warned the citizens that if they see the button-shaped capsules, they should immediately leave the place and contact the relevant authorities. Notify.
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