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Analysis of natural radionuclides from uranium and thorium series in briney groundwaters

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Analytical procedures for measuring various radionuclides in the238U and232Th chains in briney waters are described. Using methods such as mass spectrometry, and alpha, beta and gamma spectrometry, the desired measurement sensitivity required for each of the radionuclides is achieved.233U,228Th,208Po,212Pb, and133Ba are used as tracers for chemical yield recoveries. Typical precision of the results range from 5–20%.

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  1. Pacific Northwest Laboratory, P. O. Box 999, 99352, Richland, WA, (USA)

    J. C. Laul, M. R. Smith, C. W. Thomas & P. O. Jackson

  2. Battelle Memorial Institute, 43201, Columbus, OH, (USA)

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Laul, J.C., Smith, M.R., Thomas, C.W. et al. Analysis of natural radionuclides from uranium and thorium series in briney groundwaters. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 110, 101–112 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02055014

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