Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to radiochemical analysis, blending fundamental radionuclide chemistry with analytical separation techniques. Designed for laboratory professionals, the course explores essential radioactivity concepts, analytical methodologies, and quality control measures used in radiochemical laboratories.
Key Learning Objectives
- Fundamentals of Radioactivity – History, decay equilibria, and natural radionuclide sources
- Analytical Techniques – Precipitation, ion exchange, solvent extraction, and sample preparation
- Radiochemical Applications – Sr-89/90, Fe-55, Ni-63, Th/U, Ra-226/Rn-222
- Spectroscopy Methods – Basics of gamma and alpha spectroscopy, calibration, and data analysis
- Liquid Scintillation Counting – Tritium analysis and sample collection
- Quality Assurance & Control – Programmatic elements, control charts, and QC trend analysis
Through practical problem-solving exercises and case studies, participants will gain hands-on insights into environmental radiochemical analysis and laboratory best practices.