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solid phase scintillation counting method

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5846641
A solid phase scintillation counting method is provided wherein a scintillating material is added to an inert carrier and a radioactive substance is caused to contact the carrier either before or after the scintillating material has been applied. The treated carrier is then counted in the solid state in a liquid scintillation counter without the necessity of dissolving the radioactive substance in a liquid solution containing a scintillator. The invention provides a highly efficient and very convenient method for counting low energy radioactive isotopes such as /sup 14/C and /sup 3/H.
Assignee:
Eastern Virginia Medical Authority
Patent Number(s):
US 4562158
OSTI ID:
5846641
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English