Published January 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Determination of Th and U in bone ash by ICP-ion source mass spectrometry

  • 1. National Inst. of Radiological Sciences, Nakaminato, Ibraki (Japan). Div. of Radioecology

Description

The feasibility of ICP-ion source mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for the determination of 232Th and 238U in bone ash was studied. Bone ash samples were further decomposed with concentrated nitric acid under pressure in PTF crucibles. The resultant solution was diluted and subjected directly to the measurement with an ICP mass spectrometer. The effects of diluting and removing matrix elements on ICP-MS measurements of these nuclides were studied. The accuracy of the determinations was evaluated with the measurement of NBS Human Lung (SRM 4351) which was originally certified for alpha activities of 232Th and 238U. (author) 12 refs.; 1 fig.; 3 tabs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
138
Journal Issue
1
Series
J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. ;Articles.
Journal Page Range
103-109
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCD

Conference

Title
2. International conference on low-level measurements of actinides and long-lived radionuclides in biological and environmental samples.
Dates
16-20 May 1988.
Place
Akita City (Japan).