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Radionuclide Identification

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Radioanalytical Chemistry

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Systematic identification of potential radionuclides of interest usually is considered at the beginning of a project, with further needs developing if results are questioned in the course of the project. In practice, one identifies a radionuclide by finding a match of measured decay characteristics to listed values. This comparison may not be a simple matter. The effort entails selecting appropriate radiation detectors, correctly interpreting the resulting data, and being aware of distinctive formation and decay characteristics that can distinguish otherwise similar radionuclides. Correct radionuclide identification can be crucial to planning protective measures, especially in emergency situations, by defining the type of radiation source and its radiological hazard. Discussed here are the information used for radionuclide identification, the sources of this information, and the application of the information in the radioanalytical chemistry laboratory.

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KAHN, B. (2006). Radionuclide Identification. In: Kahn, B. (eds) Radioanalytical Chemistry. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-34123-4_9

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