| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5497867 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Reliable measurement of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials is of significance in order to comply with environmental regulations and for radiological protection purposes. This paper discusses the standardisation of three reference materials, namely sand, tuff and TiO2 to serve as quality control materials for traceability, method validation and instrument calibration. The sample preparation, material characterization via γ, α and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and the assignment of values for both the 4n (Thorium) and 4n+2 (Uranium) decay series are described.
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Authors
C. Larijani, A.K. Pearce, P.H. Regan, B.C. Russell, S.M. Jerome, M.T. Crespo, P. de Felice, G. Lutter, F. Maringer, M. Mazánová,