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From Bq cm−3 to Bq cm−2 (and conversely)—part 2: useful dataset to apply the conversion to decommissioning operations

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A large set of key parameters is provided to use in decommissioning operations, the conversion method fully described in the companion paper “From Bq cm−3 to Bq cm−2 (and conversely)—part 1: a useful conversion for autoradiography”. Maximum range RMAX and emission fraction FE are given for a large combination of radionuclides (3H, 14C, 60Co, 137Cs, 235U, 238U, 239Pu and 240Pu) and materials (plastic, concrete and steel) encountered in nuclear facilities. Geometric factor of the detector efficiency is investigated to consider the common complications related to the analysis of the contaminated facilities such as irregular surface or distance between detector and contaminated surface.

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This work, included in the MAUD project, was performed within the Investments for the future program of the French Government and operated by the French National Radioactive Waste Management Agency (Andra). We would like to thank the reviewers for their constructive comments and criticisms in reviewing the paper.

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    Sophie Billon

  2. Université de Poitiers, UMR 7285, CNRS, IC2MP, rue Michel Brunet, Bat. 35, 86073, Poitiers cedex 9, France

    Paul Sardini

  3. Den-SEARS, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, 91191, Gif Sur Yvette, France

    Sylvain Leblond & Pascal Fichet

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Billon, S., Sardini, P., Leblond, S. et al. From Bq cm−3 to Bq cm−2 (and conversely)—part 2: useful dataset to apply the conversion to decommissioning operations. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 320, 699–709 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-019-06540-7

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