Apvendix A

Urine Bioassay Chemistry Procedures
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Cs and 905, Assay of Urine in the Absence of Fresh Fission Products
Reagents

Strontium carrier solution:
Yttrium carrier solution:
Calcium chloride:

20 mg Sr/ml
20 mg Y/ml

Q.1 M

Diethylhexylphosphoric acid:
Nitric Acid:
Hydrochloric:

20% in toluene

16N
0.08 N

Ammonium hydroxide:

15 N

Ammonium hydroxide wash solution:
Sodium hydroxide:

1 ml 15 N in 500 ml HO

6 M

Sample Preparation for 1376, Analysis
1.

Loosen cap on sample bottle and place into ultrasonic cleaner for
approximately 10 minutes to loosen and disperse solids.

2.

Pour suspended sample into a 2 Liter graduated cylinder and record
total sample volume.

3.

Measure 300 ml of sample into an aluminum can.

4.

Analyze sample with Ge(Li) detector system.

Seal on lid.

Count for 4000

seconds.
5.

When gamma analysis is completed and data is verified, return sam-

ple to analytical laboratory.
Procedure for 905. Analysis
1.

Remove urine from aluminum can and pour into 2 liter beaxer.
Rinse can and cover and add rinses to beaker.

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