Determination of Rn-222 in freshwater: development of a robust method of analysis by alpha/beta separation liquid scintillation spectrometry.

Pates, Jacqueline M. and Mullinger, Neil J. (2006) Determination of Rn-222 in freshwater: development of a robust method of analysis by alpha/beta separation liquid scintillation spectrometry. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 65 (1). pp. 92-103. ISSN 0969-8043

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Abstract

Liquid scintillation spectrometry is used widely for determining 222Rn in natural waters; however, the benefits of α/β separation have not been fully explored. The extractants toluene and Ultima Gold F were compared, and both performed well for a range of extreme waters. A robust method for calibrating extraction and counting efficiencies has been developed. Detection limits are 20 mBq l−1 (toluene) and 16 mBq l−1 (UGF) for a 60 min count and 600-ml sample, halving the required sample volume.

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Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Applied Radiation and Isotopes
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The final, definitive version of this article has been published in the Journal, Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 65 (1), 2007, © ELSEVIER.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? RADONLIQUID SCINTILLATIONTOLUENE EXTRACTIONSTREAM–AQUIFER INTERACTIONRADIATIONQH301 BIOLOGY ??
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458
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Deposited On:
28 Feb 2007
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Yes
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