Radiochemistry

We develop and apply advanced radiochemical separations protocols to determine short-lived fission products and actinides in a variety of environmental matrices

Work conducted by the Radioanalytical Chemistry Team spans research and development for the advancement of measurement capabilities and methods, development of new signatures based upon fundamental properties of interesting radionuclides, participation in national and international exercises, and data interpretation for understanding nuclear tests. The team routinely characterizes a range of sample matrices and conducts separations for further analysis by radiometric and mass spectrometry techniques.