Environmental radioactivity measurements at the Texas A&M University landfill /
A study was done at the Texas A&M University landfill to determine if there is any potential for exposure due to radioactive materials placed there up to August 31, 1984. A grid was established for monitoring exposure rates. A Reuter-Stokes pressurized ionization chamber was used for exposure...
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | A study was done at the Texas A&M University landfill to determine if there is any potential for exposure due to radioactive materials placed there up to August 31, 1984. A grid was established for monitoring exposure rates. A Reuter-Stokes pressurized ionization chamber was used for exposure rate measurements. Shallow core soil samples were taken from a gully on-site and from a drainage stream bed off-site. These samples were first analyzed by gamma spectroscopy using a HPGE detector. Soil samples were then prepared for beta analysis by leaching. After separation, soil leachate samples were counted by liquid scintillation analysis. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Health Physics". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | viii, 61 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. Also available online. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |