Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis
- 1st Edition - December 3, 2012
- Editor: Michael F. L'Annunziata
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 5 8 6 6 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 3 7 8 8 - 1
Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis is written by experts in the measurement of radioactivity. The book describes the broad scope of analytical methods available and instructs… Read more
Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis is written by experts in the measurement of radioactivity. The book describes the broad scope of analytical methods available and instructs the reader on how to select the proper technique. It is intended as a practical manual for research which requires the accurate measurement of radioactivity at all levels, from the low levels encountered in the environment to the high levels measured in radioisotope research. This book contains sample preparation procedures, recommendations on steps to follow, necessary calculations, computer controlled analysis, and high sample throughput techniques. Each chapter includes practical techniques for application to nuclear safety, nuclear safeguards, environmental analysis, weapons disarmament, and assays required for research in biomedicine and agriculture.
The fundamentals of radioactivity properties, radionuclide decay, and methods of detection are included to provide the basis for a thorough understanding of the analytical procedures described in the book. Therefore, the Handbook can also be used as a teaching text.
- Includes sample preparation techniques for matrices such as soil, air, plant, water, animal tissue, and surface swipes
- Provides procedures and guidelines for the analysis of commonly encountered na
All researchers and professionals concerned with the analysis of radionucleotides
Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols. Foreword. Preface. M.F. L'Annunziata,<$> Nuclear Radiation, Its Interaction with Matter and Radioisotope Decay.<$> Introduction. Particulate Radiation. Electromagnetic Radiation. Interaction of High-energy Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter. Radioisotope Decay. Radioactivity Units and Radionuclide Mass. References. K. Buchtela,<$> Gas Ionization Detectors.<$> Introduction: Principles of Radiation Detection by Gas Ionization. Characterization of Gas Ionization Detectors. Definition of Operating Characteristics of Gas Ionization Detectors. Ion Chambers. Proportional Gas Ionization Detectors. Geiger-Mueller Counters. Special Types of Ionization Detectors. References. P. F. Fettweis and H. Schwenn,<$> Semiconductor Detectors.<$> Introduction. Ge-Detectors. The Si Detectors. Spectroscopic Analysis with Semiconductor Detectors. References. M.F. L'Annunziata and M.J. Kessler,<$> Radiotracer Liquid Scintillation Analysis.<$> Introduction. Basic Theory. Liquid Scintillation Counter or Analyzer (LSC or LSA). Quench in Liquid Scintillation Counting. Methods of Quench Correction in Liquid Scintillation Counting. Common Interferences in Liquid Scintillation Counting. Multiple Radionuclide Analysis. Radionuclide Standardization. Microplate Scintillation and Luminescence Counting. PERALS Spectrometry. Simultaneous a/b Analysis. Radionuclide Identification. Air Luminescence Counting. Liquid Scintillation Counter Performance. References. G.T. Cook, C.J. Passo, Jr., and B.D. Carter,<$> Environmental Liquid Scintillation Analysis.<$> Introduction. Low-level Liquid Scintillation Counting Theory. Alpha/Beta Discrimination. Analysis of Beta Emitting Radionuclides. Analysis of Alpha Emitting Radionuclides Using Conventional LS Spectrometers with Pulse Shape Discrimination. References. M.J. Kessler,<$> Statistical Computations in Counting.<$> Introduction. Statistics of Nuclear Counting. References. J. Thomson,<$> Sample Preparation Techniques for Liquid Scintillation Analysis.<$> Introduction. LSC Cocktail Components. Dissolution. Solubilization. Combustion. Carbon Dioxide Trapping and Counting. Biological Samples. Filter and Membrane Counting. Sample Stability Troubleshooting. Swipe Assays. References. M.F. L'Annunziata,<$> Cherenkov Counting.<$> Introduction. Theory. Quenching and Quench Correction. Counting Parameters. Cherenkov Counting in Microplate Format. Multiple Radionuclide Analysis. Radionuclide Standardization. Applications. Advantages and Disadvantages. Recommendations. References. M.F. L'Annunziata,<$> Solid Scintillation Analysis.<$> Introduction. Principle of Solid Scintillation. Solid Scintillation Analyzer. Concepts and Principles of Solid Scintillation Analysis. Automated Solid Scintillation Analyzers. Solid scintillation in Noncrystalline Media. Lucas Cell. Phoswich Detectors. Summary of Applications. References. M.F. L'Annunziata,<$> Flow Scintillation Analysis.<$> Introduction. Basics of Flow Scintillation Analysis Instrumentation. Principles of Flow Scintillation Counting. Flow Scintillator Selection. Applications. References. L.V. Upham and D.F. Englert,<$> Radionuclide Imaging.<$> Introduction. Film Autoradiography. Storage Phosphor Screen Imaging. Electronic Autoradiography. The Future of Radionuclide Imaging. References. T.J. Beugelsdijk and R.M. Hollen,<$> Robotics and Automation in Radiochemical Analysis.<$> Introduction. Materials Compatibility and Operational Considerations for Robot and Workcell Construction. Applications of Robotic Systems to Radiochemical Analysis. Systems Integration: Building the Fully-Automated Method. Conclusions. References. Appendix. Table of Radioactive Isotopes. Subject Index.
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 3, 2012
- Language: English
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Michael F. L'Annunziata
Michael F. L'Annunziata earned his PhD degree in 1970 at the University of Arizona. His thesis research in the 1960s under contract with the then-US Atomic Energy Commission dealt with the analysis of radionuclides and chemical remediation of the environment in the event of fission product fallout from nuclear war. L'Annunziata was formerly Head of Fellowships and Training at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria; and he has served as a representative and lecturer for the IAEA on peaceful applications of nuclear energy for development in over 40 countries of the world from 1976-2007 and currently a private consultant in radioactivity analysis. Michael is the recipient of the 2022 Arthur Holly Compton Award in Education granted by the American Nuclear Society.
Affiliations and expertise
Former Head, IAEA Fellowships and Training, Vienna, Austria; Current office: Oceanside, CA, USARead Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis on ScienceDirect