Sample processing improvements for actinide analysis in low level samples

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dc.contributor.authorChild, DPen_AU
dc.contributor.authorChisari, Ren_AU
dc.contributor.authorHotchkis, MACen_AU
dc.contributor.authorAmatya Joshi, Aen_AU
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-05T04:34:00Zen_AU
dc.date.available2022-07-05T04:34:00Zen_AU
dc.date.issued2021-11-17en_AU
dc.date.statistics2022-07-01en_AU
dc.description.abstractA review of the performance statistics of actinides samples measured on the VEGA AMS facility at the Centre for Accelerator Science, ANSTO indicated that inadequate yield was being achieved on a particular subset of samples, namely plutonium isotopic measurements on chemistry blanks, and on low level “clean” low matrix samples (e.g. swipes and filters) when using our routine method [1]. Absolute yields of AMS targets are difficult to ascertain due to the use of isotopic dilution analysis since measurements yield only relative ratios, and variations in ion source output and ionisation efficiency between targets make it hard to compare absolute count rates. The measured count rates of plutonium isotopes in these samples however were routinely <50% of comparable calibration and tuning materials however leading us to conclude that there was a yield issue. Additionally, development was desired on a simplified processing method for multi-actinide extraction and isolation including U, Np, Pu and Am isotopes. An investigation was conducted into the chemical loss of Pu in blanks and low matrix samples during processing as well as to determine the efficacy of a proposed multi-actinide extraction method. This investigation was able to successfully reproduce the systematic loss of Pu during ion exchange extraction chromatography which was correlated to a lack of iron in the sample matrix and its utility as a redox agent for fixing Pu during separation. A revised sample processing method was then developed and tested, confirming an increase in Pu yield >90% for all sample types including blanks and low matrix materials using this revised method. This method employed a streamlined, single pass through utilising paired Eichrom UTEVA/TEVA pre-packed resin cartridges. Additionally >80% yield was achieved on a series of tests samples for U, Np, and Am tracers when employing this revised ion exchange separation method. This revised method will be presented along with data demonstrating the improved performance of this method.en_AU
dc.identifier.citationChild, D., Chisari, R., Hotchkis, M.,& Amatya Joshi, A. (2021). Sample processing improvements for actinide analysis in low level samples. Paper presented to the 15th International Conference on Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, ANSTO Sydney, Australia, November 15th – 19th, 2021. (pp. 267). Retrieved from: https://ams15sydney.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AMS-15-Full-Program-and-Abstract-Book-R-1.pdfen_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceenddate19 November 2021en_AU
dc.identifier.conferencename15th International Conference on Accelerator Mass Spectrometryen_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceplaceSydney, Australiaen_AU
dc.identifier.conferencestartdate15 November 2021en_AU
dc.identifier.pagination267en_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://ams15sydney.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AMS-15-Full-Program-and-Abstract-Book-R-1.pdfen_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/13338en_AU
dc.language.isoenen_AU
dc.publisherAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisationen_AU
dc.subjectStatisticsen_AU
dc.subjectActinidesen_AU
dc.subjectMass spectroscopyen_AU
dc.subjectANSTOen_AU
dc.subjectYieldsen_AU
dc.subjectPlutonium isotopesen_AU
dc.subjectIonsen_AU
dc.subjectDissolutionen_AU
dc.subjectChromatographyen_AU
dc.titleSample processing improvements for actinide analysis in low level samplesen_AU
dc.typeConference Abstracten_AU
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