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Liquid effluent beta monitor

Conference · · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7213110
To measure and monitor the radioactivity of both pure beta and mixed gamma and beta emitting isotopes down to the maximum permitted concentrations in liquids, a beta monitor was designed. Based on large area, thin window geiger-mueller tubes, and a digital ratemeter the minimum detectable concentration of /sup 90/Sr--/sup 90/Y in water was less than 1 pCi/ml with the monitor. Window effects, response time, statistical accuracy, decontamination and alarms are discussed.
Research Organization:
Aptec Engineering Ltd., Downsview, Ont.
OSTI ID:
7213110
Conference Information:
Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Journal Volume: NS-24:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English