| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876493 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A new rapid method for the determination of 237Np and Pu isotopes in soil and sediment samples has been developed at the Savannah River Site Environmental Lab (Aiken, SC, USA) that can be used for large soil samples. The new soil method utilizes an acid leaching method, iron/titanium hydroxide precipitation, a lanthanum fluoride soil matrix removal step, and a rapid column separation process with TEVA Resin. The large soil matrix is removed easily and rapidly using these two simple precipitations with high chemical recoveries and effective removal of interferences. Vacuum box technology and rapid flow rates are used to reduce analytical time.
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Authors
Sherrod L. Maxwell, Brian K. Culligan, Gary W. Noyes,