DECOMPOSITION OF TRITIUM-LABELLED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1963 · Nature

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/197551a0· OSTI ID:4750181

Evans, A; Stanford, F G

Data are tabulated on the decomposition during storage of a number of tritium-labeled organic compounds at a variety of specific activities. All the compounds studied were radiochemically pure when first prepared and their subsequent rate of decomposition under various storage conditions was determined. Data are included on tritiated amino acids, nucleosides, purines and pyrimidines, steroids, and miscellaneous compounds. Results show that the decomposition of tritium-labeled compounds can be minimized by storing the compounds in a suitable solvent and below room temperatures. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Radiochemical Centre, Amersham, Bucks, Eng.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-17-014347
• OSTI ID: 4750181
• Journal Information: Nature, Vol. Vol: 197; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CHEMISTRY
AMINO ACIDS
DECOMPOSITION
EFFICIENCY
LABELLED COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
SOLVENTS
STEROIDS
STORAGE
TEMPERATURE
TRITIUM