RadToolz vers. 4.02

Code clean-up to ensure effective GitHub workflow automation.  This version can be found in the RadToolz repository and includes full attestation of the build from the published source code.

RadToolz vers. 4.01 Released

Version 4.01 includes a significant update to the RTZUpdate() function.  This update eliminates third-party DNS TXT record lookups.  While this change has significantly increased the size of the binaries, it has eliminated the enterprise blocking of the update feature for many users. 

 RadToolz Goes Open Source with vers. 4.00!

With the release of version 4.00, RadToolz is now open source and published on GitHub at https://github.com/radtoolz/RadToolz.  In addition, SI units have been added for our international users.  Remember, we're always looking for suggestions for improvement.

 RadToolz vers. 3.50 Released

This version updates all half-lives s based upon the NNDC/NuDAT information as of 12/24/2024.  The following radionuclides decay schemes were modified to conform with NNDC published ENSDF data:
 
AM-242, AM-242M, AT-218, AT-219, BI-210, BI-213, CD-113M, CM-246, KR-85, NP-236, PM-146, PU-241, SB-126M, SE-79, SM-146, ,SM-147, SM-148, TC-99, TC-99M, TE-125M, TH-227, TH-228, TH-229, TH-230, TH-231, TH-232, and TH-234


RadToolz vers. 3.43 Released

 Fixed an incorrect half-life for Se-79.  Our apologies to users effected.

As always, we encourage users to make requests for radionuclides as well as feature requests.  Use the contact link to send us your requests. 

RadToolz vers. 3.42 Released

 Based on a user request, RadToolz now has additional fission products:  

  • Added niobium-94 (Nb-94), niobium-95 (Nb-95), and zirconium-95 (Zr-95)
  • Confirmed and updated half-lives per reference
As always, we encourage users to make requests for radionuclides as well as feature requests.  Use the contact link to send us your requests. 

Impact of Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima Accidents

Imagine the surprise when this Forbes article was published.  The article discusses the initial projected deaths from the Fukusima accident, but immediately states the revised estimates based upon the best-available science associated with risk from radiation.  The author continues with a comparison of the other two accidents using relevant comparable data from other industrial accidents.  Overall, the ariticle is worth a read with a cup of coffee to give a more realistic perspective on these accidents and the nuclear power industry.
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