Elemental tritium analysis by bio-oxidation
McFarlane, J.C.; Rogers, R.D.; Bradley, D.V.
Health Physics 38(3): 345-348
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-9078 PMID: 7390818 Document Number: 163899
A procedure for the quantitative analysis of elemental 3H is presented. This method includes the biological oxidation of H by ubiquitous soil microorganisms and distillation of the water and liquid scintillation analysis of the 3H activity. This analytical procedure is useful primarily where verification of the concentration of an HT [H 3H] source or dose is needed. Universal availability of the needed equipment is a major advantage.