Published March 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Determination of plutonium in urine by radiochemical separation and use of etched CR-39 track analysis

  • 1. British Nuclear Fuels Ltd., Sellafield

Description

Well-validated preparative and radiochemical procedures for separating plutonium from urine by wet-oxidation, ion-exchange and electrodeposition are outlined. Recently developed application of etched alpha track analysis using an automated image analyser is described. Experiences with this sensitive radiometric technique are reported and discussed. 5 refs.; 2 figs.; 1 table

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Sci. Total Environ.
Journal Volume
70
Series
Sci. Total Environ.
Journal Page Range
355-371
ISSN
0048-9697
CODEN
STEND

Conference

Title
5. Symposium on environmental radiochemical analysis.
Dates
1-3 Oct 1986.
Place
Harwell (UK).