Evaluation of beta partical densitometry for determination of self-absorption factors in gross alpha and gross beta radioactivity measurements on air particulate filter samples /

Alpha and beta particles emitted from radioactive material

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Breida, Margaret A.
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:Alpha and beta particles emitted from radioactive material
attenuation should be empirically related to demonstrated
beta source transmitted was developed. This graph provides
collected on an air filter may be significantly attenuated by
counting efficiency. A graph of mass density vs. fraction of
deposit by measurement of the attenuation of beta particles
determined the mass or thickness of the simulated dust
factors which will correct for selfabsorption losses in the
filter during the counting procedure. This experimental
from an external radioactive source as the particles pass
nuclear facilities.
procedure could favorably affect the cost and effort required
the mass (thickness) of collected dust. In this study, we
through the filter-dust combination. This measured
to accurately monitor airborne radioactivity releases from
Item Description:"Major subject: Health Physics".
Vita.
Physical Description:vii, 32 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.