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described in Appendix A, The fon exchange colums used for the Na2h
analyses are shown in Fig. 3.6. Determinations of Fe59 activities

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Fig. 3.6

Ion Exchange Columns for Sodium Analysis

were attempted by gamma ray spectrometric analyses.

All radiochemical

samples were mounted in the center of 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. aluminum cards
and covered with 0.45 mg/on? pliofiln.
3.4.4

Counting Techniques

Counting was carried out with thin mica window GM counters
mounted on Lucite stages, These stages were of the same basic

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design as the commerical models such as RCL Mk}, Model I, modified

by these Laboratories to provide an absorber shelf and to improve
reproducibility of counter positioning, The stages and counters
were housed in Technical Associates Model LS2 vertical lead pigs,

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Output was fed to Berkely 2000 sealers. The counting room in the
laboratory trailer is shown in Fig. 3.7.

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