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Evaluation of Method for Counting Gross Radioactivity in Water
Author(s) -
Mullins J. W.,
Kroner R. C.,
Ballinger D. G.,
Kramer H. P.
Publication year - 1961
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1961.tb00799.x
Subject(s) - sample (material) , sample preparation , environmental science , chromatography , statistics , mathematics , chemistry
This article discusses a study on the determination of radioactivity in water. The first sample examined in the study was prepared to simulate a natural water sample, and was examined for the following: accuracy of radioactivity at normal or background levels; factors in the analytic procedure that affect accuracy; and, whether there is a need for standardization of sample preparation and counting techniques. The second sample in the study evaluated the following factors determined to be significant as a result of the first sample: a prescribed sample‐preparation procedure; the type of counter to be used for beta or gamma counting; preparation of the standard; and, the effect of sample thickness (self‐absorption).