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19276703

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-3-11
pubmed:abstractText
A new method for alpha spectroscopy of evaporated water residues was developed, consisting of evaporation of drinking water, flaming of the planchets, and alpha-spectroscopic measurements using a grid ionization chamber. The method can identify and quantify radioactivity concentrations > or =3 mBq L-1 in a matter of several hours, whereas determination of sub-mBq L-1 levels is achievable in 1 day. Detailed investigations of flaming of the planchets, the humidity effect, and alpha spectroscopy of thick sources are described. A three-dimensional calibration of the method was performed using standards containing 238U, 230Th, 239Pu, 241Am, and 244Cm radionuclides. In addition to its application to evaporated drinking water, this calibration is common for any environmental sample that can be prepared as a uniform layer, such as the residues from surface water, acidic washing or leaching from materials, as well as biological fluids such as urine. The developed method serves as a fast identifying or screening technique for emergency response involving alpha radioactivity.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1538-5159
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
96
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
432-41
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2009
pubmed:articleTitle
Rapid alpha spectroscopy of evaporated liquid residues for emergency response.
pubmed:affiliation
Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY 12201, USA. tms15@health.state.ny.us
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article