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Ion chromatography and on-line scintillation counting for the analysis of non-gamma emitting radionuclides in reactor coolant

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The use of ion chromatography and on-line scintillation counting for the measurement of non-gamma emitters was evaluated for its applicability to reactor coolant. Potential chemical and radiological interferences were identified and a procedure was developed to eliminate them. The method was tested on a sample of simulated pressurized water reactor coolant.

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  1. Department of Environmental Systems Engineering, Clemson University, 29634-0919, Clemson, SC, (USA)

    R. A. Fjeld, S. Guha & T. A. Devol

  2. Rust Remedial Services-Clemson Technical Center, 29625, Anderson, SC, (USA)

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Fjeld, R.A., Guha, S., Devol, T.A. et al. Ion chromatography and on-line scintillation counting for the analysis of non-gamma emitting radionuclides in reactor coolant. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 194, 51–59 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02037612

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