BS EN ISO 20042:2021 PDF

Scope: 1 Scope This document describes the methods for determining the activity in becquerel (Bq) of gamma‑ray emitting radionuclides in test samples by gamma-ray spectrometry. The measurements are carried out in a testing laboratory following proper sample preparation. The test samples can be solid, liquid or gaseous. Applications include: — routine surveillance of radioactivity released from nuclear installations or from sites discharging enhanced levels of naturally occurring radioactive materials; — contributing to determining the evolution of radioactivity in the environment; — investigating accident and incident situations, in order to plan remedial actions and monitor their effectiveness; — assessment of potentially contaminated waste materials from nuclear decommissioning activities; — surveillance of radioactive contamination in media such as soils, foodstuffs, potable water, groundwaters, seawater or sewage sludge; — measurements for estimating the intake (inhalation, ingestion or injection) of activity of gamma-ray emitting radionuclides in the body. It is assumed that the use...

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2021 BS EN ISO 20042:2021 Measurement of radioactivity. Gamma-ray emitting radionuclides. Generic test method using gamma-ray spectrometry