Sediment sample preparation for lead-210
Sample Type | Sediment |
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Elements | Pb |
Radioisotopes | 210Pb |
Detection by | alpha | Description | This method specifies the minimum requirements and laboratory methods for the analysis of 210Pb with alpha-spectrometry in sediment samples. Samples are collected using crab sampler or gravity sampler, sealed on board and finally kept at -18°C. Post processing will take place in the land laboratory by freeze-dry. 210Pb is determined through its grandparent 210Po. Isotope decay correction is applied if the duration between sampling and measurement introduce discernible variation in 210Pb activity. |
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Year | 2016 |
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