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Development of a multipurpose alpha detection procedure for enriched uranium in urine

Journal Article · · Anal. Lett.; (United States)

An anion exchange-liquid scintillation procedure for detecting enriched uranium alpha emissions in urine is described. Uranium is removed from extraneous elements by anion exchange. The uranium is eluted from the column and extracted into a liquid scintillator before being counted in a photon-electron rejecting alpha liquid scintillation spectrometer. The average recovery was 92 percent at the 0.9 dpm level. 6 tables.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5742440
Journal Information:
Anal. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 16:B5; ISSN ANALB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English