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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