Actinides and Sr-89/90 in Vegetation: Fusion Method
This document is included in Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM).
Citation:
U.S. DOE. "Actinides and Sr-89/90 in Vegetation: Fusion Method," SRS Manual L3.23, Procedure L3.23-10055. 2011
Description:
Analytical Method
Purpose/Objective:
This method describes procedures designed to analyze for Pu, Np, U, Th, Am/Cm isotopes in emergency or routine vegetation samples using alpha spectrometry. It provides rapid total dissolution of samples and efficient removal of alpha interferences prior to counting by alpha spectrometry. Strontium–89/90 is also separated and counted by gas proportional counting.