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Sample Type

Biota

Elements

Po

Radioisotopes 210Po
Detection by alpha
Description

The following method is for the analysis of 210Po in otiliths or other biological samples. It may be used for carbonate sediments. This method describes cleaning and digesting samples. Purified samples are then plated on silver discs for analysis by alpha spectrometry.

Source J. Smith
Yearpre 1985
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