Methods and systems for detection of radionuclides
Abstract
Disclosed are materials and systems useful in determining the existence of radionuclides in an aqueous sample. The materials provide the dual function of both extraction and scintillation to the systems. The systems can be both portable and simple to use, and as such can beneficially be utilized to determine presence and optionally concentration of radionuclide contamination in an aqueous sample at any desired location and according to a relatively simple process without the necessity of complicated sample handling techniques. The disclosed systems include a one-step process, providing simultaneous extraction and detection capability, and a two-step process, providing a first extraction step that can be carried out in a remote field location, followed by a second detection step that can be carried out in a different location.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Clemson University, Clemson, SC (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1176312
- Patent Number(s):
- 7723114
- Application Number:
- 11/621,744
- Assignee:
- Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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C - CHEMISTRY C09 - DYES C09K - MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01T - MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-99ER62888
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2007 Jan 10
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Citation Formats
Coates, Jr., John T., and DeVol, Timothy A. Methods and systems for detection of radionuclides. United States: N. p., 2010.
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Coates, Jr., John T., & DeVol, Timothy A. Methods and systems for detection of radionuclides. United States.
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"Methods and systems for detection of radionuclides". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1176312.
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