Radioactive cesium in water is concentrated by ion-exchange on finely divided ammonium hexacyanocobalt ferrate (NCFC), and then determined by beta counting. No carrier is added, and the method can be used to determine beta-emitting cesium isotopes at the 10-pCi/l level using a 100-ml sample. Five samples can be prepared for counting, in approximately 3 hours, and the method is applicable to fresh and saline waters.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1973 |
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| Title | A rapid method for the determination of radioactive cesium isotopes in water |
| Authors | V.J. Janzer |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Index ID | 70156680 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |