Published 1991 | Version v1
Book

Introduction and ordinary counting as currently used

  • 1. Univ. of Georgia, Athens (United States)
  • 2. North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh (United States)

Description

An accurate analysis of the amount of radioactive substances in soils and plants requires that the radiolabel be described as a function of concentration. This chapter provides first a brief description of the units of measure and terms used in analysis of radioactive substances. Next is a brief account of generally used instruments and procedures for 14C counting followed by protocols for handling and safety

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Publishing Information

Publisher
Academic Press, Inc.
Imprint Place
San Diego, CA (United States)
Imprint Title
Carbon isotope techniques
Imprint Pagination
286 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 3-9.