Analysis: Natural and Artificial Radionuclides Measurement

Rely on an accredited and experienced laboratory to analyze and quantify your natural and artificial radionuclides.

    • Analyze radioactive samples of varied matrices (liquid, solid, mineral, biological)
    • Measure wastes of all kinds (aqueous, organic, or solid) from nuclear facilities
    • Measure isotopes and characterize equilibrium states
    • Comply with regulatory standards and specifications (ANDRA, SOCODEI, ASN)
    • Analyze impurities and achieve very low detection limits in complex and/or active matrices
    • Develop specific analytical methods and rapidly implement analysis protocols
    • Benefit from proven expertise in radionuclide identification, separation, and quantification by entrusting your samples to CIME’s laboratory
    • Rely on robust radiochemical methods developed and mastered over several decades (sample preparation, concentration, purification, liquid/liquid separation or resin-based separation, alpha/beta separations)
    • Take advantage of high analytical capacity with semi-automated equipment enabling the processing of large sample volumes
    40 years of experience in analytical development
    +200,000 samples analyzed per year
    • COFRAC accreditation under NF EN ISO/IEC 17025 (detailed scope available at www.cofrac.fr, N°1-5873) since 1996
    • ASN approvals: more than 30 authorizations for environmental radioactivity measurements
    • High capacity: over 20,000 radionuclide analyses per year
    • Mastered preparation techniques: drying–calcination, liquid–liquid extraction, ion-exchange resins, separative radiochemistry
    • Comprehensive equipment: gamma spectrometry, alpha spectrometry systems, proportional counters, liquid scintillation, ICP-MS, semi-automated equipment with autosamplers
    • Range of tests: standardized leaching, environmental matrices, solid and liquid wastes, food chains, and calculation of added annual effective dose
    • Specifications respected: ANDRA, SOCODEI
    • Non-exhaustive list of radionuclides routinely analyzed:
      • Uranium-238 and isotopes
      • Thorium-232 and isotopes
      • Radium-226, -228
      • Plutonium-238, -239+240
      • Technetium-99
      • Lead-210
      • Polonium-210
      • Carbon-14
      • Tritium
      • Strontium-90
      • Potassium-40
      • Gross alpha/beta

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