6.
Results:
a.
B.
Quality control data will be evaluated each month.
Radiation Detection Instruments.
1.
All gross alpha counters will be calibrated daily with a plutonium standard and a
background determined daily.
2.
All gross beta counters will be calibrated daily with a strontium-yttrium standard and a
background determined daily.
3.
The liguid scintillation counter will have the background determined as well as a
ealibration run daily when in use.
4,
The alpha spectrometer(s) will have a background, energy and efficiency determination
weekly
using sources
traceable
to
National Bureau of Standards values or The
Radiochemical Center, Amersham, Engiand values.
5.
Vv.
The gamma spectrometer(s) will have a background, energy and efficiency determined
weekly, using solution traceable to NBS or AS.
Reports
All calibration data will be recorded and filed. Logged QC results will be available each month.
A monthly quality control report will be compiled and reported to DOE/ERSP Manager with a carbon copy to
Eberline Instrument Corporation, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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