A new Certified Reference Material for radionuclides in Irish sea sediment (IAEA-385).
A new Certified Reference Material (CRM) for radionuclides in sediment (IAEA-385) is described and the results of the certification process are presented. Eleven radionuclides ((40)K, (137)Cs, (226)Ra, (228)Ra, (230)Th, (232)Th, (234)U, (238)U, (238)Pu, (239+240)Pu and (241)Am) have been certified and information mass activities with 95% confidence intervals are given for seven other radionuclides ((90)Sr, (210)Pb((210)Po), (235)U, (239)Pu, (240)Pu and (241)Pu). Results for less frequently reported radionuclides ((60)Co, (99)Tc, (134)Cs, (155)Eu, (224)Ra and (239)Np) and information on some activity and mass ratios are also reported. The CRM can be used for quality assurance/quality control of the analysis of radionuclides in sediment samples, for the development and validation of analytical methods and for training purposes.
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Marine Environment Laboratories, International Atomic Energy Agency, MC 98000 Principality of Monaco, Monaco. m.pham@iaea.org
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D019015:Geologic Sediments / Q000032:analysis*; D007494:Ireland; D009792:Oceans and Seas; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000592:standards*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000032:analysis* / Q000592:standards*; D012016:Reference Values
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