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Baumgartner, A; Stietka, M; Kabrt, F; Wiedner, H; Maringer, FJ.
(2017): Study of particular problems appearing in NORM samples and recommendations for best practice gamma-ray spectrometry
APPL RADIAT ISOTOPES. 2017; 126: 285-288. FullText FullText_BOKU

Abstract:
In this paper spectral interference effects for selected gamma-emitting radionuclides of the natural decay series and K-40 in selected NORM samples are studied. Recommendations for the choice of gamma-lines and the consideration of possible spectral interferences are provided. Special attention is given to the radon tightness of the sample containers. A simple and sensitive method for the estimation of the Rn-222 leakage of sample containers is introduced. The applied polystyrene sample containers show Rn-222 leakages lower than 1%.
Authors BOKU Wien:
Baumgartner Andreas
Kabrt Franz
Maringer Franz Josef
Stietka Michael

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Gamma-ray spectrometry
NORM
Spectral interference
Radon tightness


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