Final preservation of mummies by gamma irradiation.

Authors

  • Arne Johansson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/mog-ms.v12.146606

Abstract

Final preservation of four mummies was achieved by means of gamma irradiation in a Cobalt 60 plant designed for radiation sterilization of medical products. The radiation dose was between 1.71 and 2.31 megarads.

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1990-01-26

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Vol. 12 (1989): Meddelelser om Grønland. Man & Society

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