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Sample Type

Water

Elements

Cs

Radioisotopes 134Cs, 137Cs
Detection by gamma
Description

This method requires approximately 20 L seawater sample (filter or unfiltered) where water acidified with nitric acid then processed through a column of AMP-PAN resin. Cs chemical recoveries are monitored by sampling before and after column using stable Cs as yield monitor measured by ICP-MS. Average chemical recoveries are > 90%.

Source K. Buesseler
Year2011
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