EPA Method: Rapid Method for Sodium Carbonate Fusion of Glass-Fiber and Organic/Polymeric Composition Filters and Swipes Prior to Isotopic Uranium, Plutonium, Americium, Strontium, and Radium Analyses

This document is included in Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM).

Citation:

EPA. Office of Radiation and Indoor Air National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL). 2010. “Rapid Method for Sodium Carbonate Fusion of Glass-Fiber and Organic/Polymeric Composition Filters and Swipes Prior to Isotopic Uranium, Plutonium, Americium, Strontium, and Radium Analyses for Environmental Remediation Following Homeland Security Events.” 402- R-12-008.

Description:

Qualitative analysis method

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for qualitative analysis of surface wipe and air filter samples containing Americium-241, Plutonium-238, Plutonium-239, Radium-226, Strontium-90, Uranium-234, Uranium-235 and Uranium-238. The method is based on the complete dissolution of both the filter material and deposited particulates.

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EPA Method: Rapid Method for Sodium Carbonate Fusion of Glass-Fiber and Organic/Polymeric Composition Filters and Swipes Prior to Isotopic Uranium, Plutonium, Americium, Strontium, and Radium Analyses (PDF)(14 pp, 142 K, 10/2012)