Published 2003 | Version v1
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On the optimitation of radiochemical analyses of alpha emitters in air and precipitation-samples

  • 1. Deutscher Wetterdienst, Offenbach (Germany)

Description

A radiochemical separation scheme based upon ion exchange only is an alternative to common procedures like Liquid-Liquid-Extraction (LLE) or Solid Phase Extraction (SPE). Recoveries for this separation scheme and U, Pu, and Am in air- and precipitation-samples are (89 ± 9) %. Time for electrodeposition of the actinides is nearly halved by enlarging the surface of electrodes and optimizing electrolyte composition. Both precision and grade of deposition are improved, namely (94 ± 9) % for a deposition in 25 minutes. (orig.)

Part of:
12. Experts' meeting on monitoring environmental radioactivity. Proceedings

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Zur Optimierung radiochemischer Analysen von Alpha-Strahlern bei Luft- und Niederschlagsproben

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
12. Experts' meeting on monitoring environmental radioactivity. Proceedings
Imprint Pagination
634 p.
Journal Page Range
9 p.

Conference

Title
12. experts' meeting on monitoring environmental radioactivity
Original Conference Title
12. Fachgespraech zur Ueberwachung der Umweltradioaktivitaet
Dates
8-10 Apr 2003
Place
Bonn (Germany)

Optional Information

Notes
Imprint:12. Fachgespraech zur Ueberwachung der Umweltradioaktivitaet. Konferenzband