Published September 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

In-situ measurement of Cs distribution in the soil

  • 1. J. Stefan Institute, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana (Slovenia)

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In-situ γ-ray spectrometry can be used as a rapid method for determination of the depth distribution of radioactivity in soil. A modified in-situ γ-ray technique is proposed using an absorbing lead plate placed at various distances in front of the detector in order to alter its angular response. In this way different layers of soil, where the registered γ-rays are emitted from, are scanned. Comparison of the results with laboratory measurements of soil samples for the isotopes 134Cs and 137Cs and for some natural radionuclides shows reasonable agreement. ((orig.))

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Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section B, Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
Journal Volume
93
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 485-491.
ISSN
0168-583X
CODEN
NIMBEU