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Hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), in the usual form of oxo species, is used in manyindustrial processes and products. As a consequence, Cr(VI)= containingcompounds are often found in wastewater and contaminated sites. Since Cr(VI) isconsidered highly toxic and carcinogenic, it is extremely important to have areliable, easy-to-use, sensitive monitor for determining Cr(VI) concentrationsin process, on ...

Physitron proposes development of an x-ray/gamma-ray telescope that can be used for treaty verification and compliance testing. In particular, the x-ray/gamma-ray telescope can be mounted in the Open Skies Treaty aircraft to provide a capability of detect, characterize and identify nuclear weapons development work. Objectives of the development program include: (1) adapting an existing gamma-ra ...