Determination of U and Th α-emitters in NORM samples through extraction chromatography by using new and recycled UTEVA resins

N. Casacuberta; M. Lehritani; J. Mantero; P. Masqué; J. Garcia-Orellana; R. Garcia-Tenorio

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.11.063

Determination of U and Th α-emitters in NORM samples through extraction chromatography by using new and recycled UTEVA resins

N. Casacuberta, M. Lehritani, J. Mantero, P. Masqué, J. Garcia-Orellana, R. Garcia-Tenorio

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This manuscript describes a protocol for the determination of U and Th isotopes via alpha spectrometry in NORM samples containing high concentrations of these radionuclides, up to kBqkg -1. This technique is based on extraction chromatography with UTEVA (Triskem Int.) resins and it has been tested using both NORM samples from a phosphate industry and reference materials. The results proved that this method is highly optimized in terms of accuracy and precision when dealing with NORM samples. Recycling of UTEVA columns was also checked using NORM samples and successful results were obtained for both U and Th isotopes, thus proving the feasibility of re-using these type of columns. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	568-573
Journal	Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Volume	70
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.11.063
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2012

Keywords

Extraction chromatography
NORM samples
Thorium
Uranium

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Determination of U and Th α-emitters in NORM samples through extraction chromatography by using new and recycled UTEVA resins. / Casacuberta, N.; Lehritani, M.; Mantero, J.; Masqué, P.; Garcia-Orellana, J.; Garcia-Tenorio, R.

In: Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Vol. 70, No. 4, 01.04.2012, p. 568-573.

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Determination of U and Th α-emitters in NORM samples through extraction chromatography by using new and recycled UTEVA resins

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