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CBRN

Identified CBRN agent

Radiological/Nuclear

CBRN event in Illinois, Urbana area, United States of America on Fri 14th October 2016

14th October 2016

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The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign reported that an AM241 source was unaccounted for during a recent inventory. The source was part of a wave generator whose manufacturer and serial number are unknown. The reasons for the loss was unknown. The source might be mistakenly shipped or replaced. The investigation is still ongoing.

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United States of America (USA)

Illinois ( Urbana area )

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