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Rapid separation method for the determination of TENORM and TRU radionuclides in environmental and wastewater samples

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In this paper, a new sequential method for the separation of transuranic (TRU) and technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) radionuclides has been proposed. The Eichrom TEVA resin was used for the separation of Po, Pu, Th and Np, while Am and U were separated using TRU resin. The method was validated by analyzing several environmental and oil field wastewater samples.

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This research is supported by grant from US Department of Energy, Carlsbad Field Office of DOE through Grant No. DE-EM 0005159. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors.

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Thakur, P., Ward, A.L. Rapid separation method for the determination of TENORM and TRU radionuclides in environmental and wastewater samples. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 332, 487–495 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-022-08750-y

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