Digital autoradiography (DA) in quantification of trace level beta emitters on concrete

作者:Leskinen Anumaija*; Fichet Pascal; Siitari Kauppi Marja; Goutelard Florence
来源:Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2013, 298(1): 153-161.
DOI:10.1007/s10967-013-2535-6

摘要

In the framework of dismantling of nuclear facilities, there is a strong need to obtain analytical results on residual radioactivity especially on concrete but also on metal surfaces. Since investigation of hundreds of m(2) areas by the standard Wipe test method is difficult, a semi quantitative digital autoradiography (DA) technique was developed. The DA technique is sensitive to all types of radiation and therefore it is advantageous in dismantling investigations. Recent developments on the DA technique were investigated on concrete floor of an old laboratory in which research had been carried out using H-3 and C-14 beta emitters. The results showed that the DA technique was a powerful tool in localization and quantification of residual radioactivity on concrete floor.

  • 出版日期2013-10
  • 单位中国地震局