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Nuclear Medicine Decommissioning

NaI(Tl) crystals

NaI(Tl) is hygroscopic and contains thallium (toxic). Use certified recycler.

CZT detectors

Cadmium + tellurium — hazmat.

NRC license

Amended or cancelled. Any residual tracer activity must decay to release limits + documented survey.

Hot lab

Full nuclear-safety decommissioning if on-site hot lab existed.