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  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Nuclear Safety

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  • Nuclear emergencies necessitate rapid analysis of diverse sample matrices.
  • Traditional methods for determining total beta activity are often time-consuming due to extensive sample preparation.
  • A need exists for quick, reliable screening methods with minimal detectable activity (MDA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare three rapid screening methods for beta emitting nuclides.
  • To identify the optimal method balancing accuracy, speed, and MDA.
  • To assess suitability for agriculture, livestock, and fishery products.

Main Methods:

  • Liquid Scintillation Counting (LSC) and Cerenkov counting were employed.
  • Methods varied primarily in sample preparation techniques.
  • Comparison against a time-consuming reference method was performed.

Main Results:

  • Direct LSC is accurate and fast for low-colour samples.
  • High colour quenching affects direct LSC in dark matrices.
  • Microwave digestion methods yielded good results for darker samples.

Conclusions:

  • Rapid screening methods are essential for nuclear emergency preparedness.
  • Microwave digestion enhances sample preparation for complex matrices.
  • Optimized LSC and Cerenkov counting methods provide a viable alternative to traditional techniques.