An improved method for the simultaneous determination of /sup 224/Ra, /sup 226/Ra and /sup 228/Ra in water, soils and sediments

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6411766

Lucas, H F

The naturally occurring concentrations of radium (/sup 226/Ra and /sup 228/Ra) in public and private water supplies have been studied for many years. Both general surveys ad local studies have established the geographical regions where well waters exceed 3 pCi/L (1-17). In general, the /sup 226/Ra was determined by the emanation method, while the /sup 228/Ra was determined from the beta activity of the /sup 228/Ac daughter. In a recent review (18) of the methods used ''a number of approved analytic methods can bear improvement, especially the method for 228Ra.'' The purpose of the work described here was to develop an improved method for the simultaneous determination of /sup 226/Ra and /sup 228/Ra. 22 refs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6411766
• Report Number(s): CONF-8704123-2; ON: DE87011415
• Resource Relation: Conference: Conference on radon, radium, and other radioactivity in ground water: hydrogeologic impact and application to indoor airborne contamination, Somerset, NJ, USA, 7 Apr 1987; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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