Radioactive scrap contamination remains a critical risk for steelmakers and metal recyclers. Although radiation detection systems are widely used to monitor incoming scrap, no system can provide complete protection against the possibility of a radioactive source entering the steelmaking process.

This steelTalk examines the risks associated with radioactive sources in scrap, the importance of rapid isotope identification, and the operational controls required to reduce the likelihood and impact of contamination. The session will explain why post-incident decisions must be based on accurate isotope information rather than assumptions.