Applications of gamma spectrometry in the Laboratories Department at the Savannah River Plant

Conference · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5879561

Denard, C. D.

Gamma spectrometry provides important data for environmental control, reactor operation, and the chemical separation processes at the Savannah River Plant (SRP). Much of these data are provided by the Laboratories Department from samples submitted by production departments. Routine samples are analyzed using Ge(Li) detectors with automatic data reduction by computers. Samples requiring special handling are analyzed using a variety of detectors, including low-energy germanium detectors for the isotopic analysis of plutonium and a Ge(Li) detector for monitoring plutonium content in waste before it leaves the laboratory. A wide range Gamma-X detector is under evaluation for use with many of the special samples. This paper describes some of the gamma spectrometry systems used in the laboratory. A variety of high resolution gamma detectors and how they are selected for specific applications will be discussed. Calibration techniques using National Bureau of Standards (NBS) mixed radionuclide standards are also discussed.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Plant
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-09-0001
• OSTI ID: 5879561
• Report Number(s): DPSPU-79-30-13; CONF-791049-6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
400103* -- Radiometric & Radiochemical Procedures-- (-1987)
ACTINIDE ISOTOPES
CALIBRATION STANDARDS
GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY
GE SEMICONDUCTOR DETECTORS
ISOTOPE RATIO
LI-DRIFTED DETECTORS
LI-DRIFTED GE DETECTORS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
PLUTONIUM ISOTOPES
RADIATION DETECTORS
SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT
SEMICONDUCTOR DETECTORS
SPECTROSCOPY
STANDARDS
US AEC
US DOE
US ERDA
US ORGANIZATIONS
USES