Radioanalytical technology for 10 CFR Part 61 and other selected radionuclides: Literature review

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NRC Job Code LlSOSDisclaimer is not a substitute for NRC regulations and compliance is not required.The approaches and/or methods described in this NUREGKR are provided for information only.Publication of this report does not necessarily constitute NRC approval or agreement with the information contained herein. AbstractA.comprehensive l i t e r a t u r e review and assessment was conducted t o identify and evaluate radioanalyti cal techno1 ogy and procedures used for measuring 10CFR61 radionuclides and 'other long-1 ived isotopes. This review evaluated radiochemical procedures currently i n use a t a number of laboratories i n the US, as well as identifying new advanced methods and techniques which-could be adapted for routine radiochemical analyses of low-level radioactive waste. The 10CFR61 radi onucl ides i ncl.ude I4C, 6oCo, 59*63Ni , "Sr, 94Nb, "Tc, '''I, 137Cs, and TRU Isotopes w i t h half-lives greater than five years. The other low-level which may be present i n various types of waste streams from nuclear power stations. radi onucl ides of interest i ncl ude 7-'0Be, 26A1 , 36Cl , 9 3 M~, lw.ll%d, and 121a-126 Sn , 0 ... -.