Cobalt-60: The Saga of an Invisible Death

Cobalt-60: The Saga of an Invisible DeathThis is a thrilling and informative story based on a real-life radiation tragedy that occurred in Delhi's Mayapuri scrap market in 2010.Due to administrative negligence, oversight, and ignorance, a forgotten radioactive device from a university found its way into a scrap market. This triggered a series of events that changed the lives of many forever.In this book, you will explore: - What is Cobalt-60?- The history of the Gamma Cell 220.- The administrative failures behind the tragedy.- The reality of the Mayapuri scrap market.- The effects of radiation on the human body.- Post-accident investigations and reforms.A unique blend of facts, science, human emotion, and a gripping narrative, this book is essential reading for science enthusiasts, students, researchers, and those who enjoy literature based on true events.

Pagina's: 53, Paperback, Independently published