We implemented a laboratory apparatus based on a NaI(TI) γ-ray spectrometer for the assessment of naturally occurring radioactive materials. This apparatus is devoted to the quantitative determination of U, Th and K in rock and soil samples. We analyzed the calibration procedures with particular emphasis to factors which affect accuracy and detection limits. A first series of measurements were compared to those obtained by means of high energy γ-ray spectrometry. A discussion was made on factors restricting the approach based on scintillation spectrometry, such as secular equilibrium and radon encapsulation.
Laboratory application of NaI(Tl) γ-ray spectrometry to studies of natural radioactivity in geophysics
Chiozzi P.;Verdoya M.
2000-01-01
Abstract
We implemented a laboratory apparatus based on a NaI(TI) γ-ray spectrometer for the assessment of naturally occurring radioactive materials. This apparatus is devoted to the quantitative determination of U, Th and K in rock and soil samples. We analyzed the calibration procedures with particular emphasis to factors which affect accuracy and detection limits. A first series of measurements were compared to those obtained by means of high energy γ-ray spectrometry. A discussion was made on factors restricting the approach based on scintillation spectrometry, such as secular equilibrium and radon encapsulation.
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