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Dagnachew Legesse Belachew1, Stefan Terzer-Wassmuth1, Leonard I Wassenaar1
1International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, A-1400 Vienna, Austria.
Abstract:
Accurate and precise measurements of low levels of tritium (3H) in environmental waters are difficult to attain due to complex steps of sample preparation, electrolytic enrichment, liquid scintillation decay counting, and extensive data processing. We present a Microsoft Access™ relational database application, TRIMS (Tritium Information Management System) to assist with sample and data processing of tritium analysis by managing the processes from sample registration and analysis to reporting and archiving. A complete uncertainty propagation algorithm ensures tritium results are reported with robust uncertainty metrics. TRIMS will help to increase laboratory productivity and improve the accuracy and precision of 3H assays. The software supports several enrichment protocols and LSC counter types. TRIMS is available for download at no cost from the IAEA at www.iaea.org/water.
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