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Title: Spectroelectrochemical Sensor for Technetium Applicable to the Vadose Zone

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/833484· OSTI ID:833484

The general aim of this project is to continue the design and implementation of a new sensor technology that offers the unprecedented levels of specificity needed for analysis of the complex chemical mixtures found at DOE sites nationwide. The new sensor concept combines the elements of electrochemistry, spectroscopy and selective partitioning into a single device that provides three levels of selectivity. The specific goal of this project is the development of a sensor for technetium (Tc) that is applicable to characterizing and monitoring the Vadose Zone and associated subsurface water at the Hanford site. The first goal is a sensor that determines technetium in the chemical form pertechnetate (TcO4 -).

Research Organization:
Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-99ER62311
OSTI ID:
833484
Report Number(s):
EMSP-70010-2000; R&D Project: EMSP 70010; TRN: US200430%%1532
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Jun 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English