Journal article
Intercomparison of Rn-222 determination from groundwater
Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority1
Linköping University2
Ministry of the Environment3
Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority4
Radioecology and Tracer Studies, Radiation Research Division, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark5
Radiation Research Division, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark6
Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark7
Swedish Radiation Safety Authority8
An intercomparison exercise on Rn-222 determination in groundwater was organized between eight Nordic laboratories. The individual laboratory results were in most cases within 20% of the median value and within reported uncertainties. Considering the particular difficulties in preparing, transporting and analyzing Rn-222, being a gaseous radionuclide, the results indicate a high analytical capability among the Nordic laboratories.
In order to maintain a high analytical quality, similar intercomparisons will also be needed in the future.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2010 |
Pages: | 214-218 |
ISSN: | 18729800 and 09698043 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.apradiso.2009.10.008 |