Published March 2014 | Version v1
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Rapid method for plutonium-241 determination in soil samples

Creators

  • 1. Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection, Warsaw (Poland)
  • 2. Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin (Poland)

Description

A simple and rapid procedure for the determination of plutonium isotopes in the environment is presented. The procedure combines alpha spectrometry, solvent extraction and liquid scintillation measurements to ensure that both alpha- and beta-emitting isotopes are determined. Of five tested extractants, bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid was found to be the best choice. The procedure was applied to soil samples contaminated with Chernobyl fallout. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
299
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 2019-2021
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
45030347
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
ALPHA SPECTROSCOPY; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; LIQUID SCINTILLATION DETECTORS; PLUTONIUM; SOILS; SOLVENT EXTRACTION
Descriptors DEC
ACTINIDES; ELEMENTS; EXTRACTION; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; METALS; RADIATION DETECTORS; SCINTILLATION COUNTERS; SEPARATION PROCESSES; SPECTROSCOPY; TRANSURANIUM ELEMENTS

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