F. S. Jiang, S. C. Lee, S. N. Bakhtiar, R. K. Kuroda
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Abstract
A new procedure for the radiochemical measurements of thorium, uranium and plutonium in atmospheric samples is described. Analysis involves coprecipitation of these actinides with iron hydroxide from a 40-to 50-dm3 sample of rainwater, followed by radiochemical separation and purification procedures by the use of ion exchange chromatography (Dowex AG1×8) and solvent extraction. The new procedure enables one to determine the isotopes of thorium, uranium and plutonium, which are found in rainwater at extremely low concentrations, with a chemical yield ranging from 60 to 80%.
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An international periodical publishing original papers, letters, review papers and short communications on nuclear chemistry. The subjects covered include: Nuclear chemistry, Radiochemistry, Radiation chemistry, Radiobiological chemistry, Environmental radiochemistry, Production and control of radioisotopes and labelled compounds, Nuclear power plant chemistry, Nuclear fuel chemistry, Radioanalytical chemistry, Radiation detection and measurement, Nuclear instrumentation and automation, etc.