Low-level determination of I-129 in environmental samples by neutron activation

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Tseng, CL
Chao, JH
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[1] Nucl. Sci. and Technol. Devmt. Ctr., National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu
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10.1016/0969-8043(96)00035-8
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O61 [无机化学];
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070301 ; 081704 ;
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Low-level determination of I-129 and I-129/I-127 ratio in environmental samples by neutron activation is described. The iodine was chemically separated from kombu (Laminaria japonica) samples by solvent extraction and subsequent reduction to an inorganic form prior to neutron irradiation, the activated I-126 and I-130 were measured by a germanium gamma-ray spectrometer after irradiation with a cooling time of 16 h. The lowest detection amount is estimated to be 10(-3) Bq or a corresponding I-129/I-127 ratio of 10(-11). The average I-129/I-127 ratio for kombu samples, collected from local markets, was found to be 10(-10), lower than those of terrestrial samples reported elsewhere. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd
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