Determination of uranium isotopes in environmental samples by anion exchange in sulfuric and hydrochloric acid media
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Published on: May 20, 2019
1Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, Safety Department, Environmental Monitoring Division, 3321 Kozloduy, Bulgaria.
Abstract:
Method for determination of uranium isotopes in various environmental samples is presented. The major advantages of the method are the low cost of the analysis, high radiochemical yields and good decontamination factors from the matrix elements, natural and man-made radionuclides. The separation and purification of uranium is attained by adsorption with strong base anion exchange resin in sulfuric and hydrochloric acid media. Uranium is electrodeposited on a stainless steel disk and measured by alpha spectrometry. The analytical method has been applied for the determination of concentrations of uranium isotopes in mineral, spring and tap waters from Bulgaria. The analytical quality was checked by analyzing reference materials.
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