RADIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SAMPLES.
Abstract
A laboratory analyses for plutonium and uranium and conducted special studies related to general analysis was carried out. A total of 2,278 analyses was performed; of these, 1,809 were Pu analyses, 151 were U analyses, and 318 were special-study analyses. Both physical and biological samples were analyzed. The physical samples consisted of impactor stages, total air filters, and various types of fallout deposition collectors. The biological specimens consisted of soft tissues, bone, and excreta from dogs, sheep, and burros which has been exposed to the debris aerosol. The amounts of plutonium per sample ranged from less than 0.02 dpm to 6 x 10 to the 8th power dpm. The amounts of uranium per sample ranged from 0,004 microgram to 14,400 micrograms. Because of these very wide ranges in U and Pu contents, special care was needed to avoid sample cross-contamination, and separate laboratories were used for biological and physical analyses. Sample weights ranged from less than a gram (small air filters) to several kilograms (burro tissue and excreta).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 24, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0484234
Entities
People
- Homer E. Menker