RADIOACTIVITY

Description

Radioactivity Measurements are essential for ensuring safety, public health, and environmental protection. The presence of natural and anthropogenic radionuclides can impact soil, water, air quality, and the preservation of building materials and cultural heritage. Reliable data on the distribution and intensity of radioactivity support compliance with radiation protection regulations and help understand the processes leading to accumulation or dispersion of radioactive isotopes.

ISOCORE is equipped with advanced instruments for assessing radioactivity in environmental samples and structural materials. Gamma spectrometry using a high-purity germanium (HPGe) detector provides high-resolution, low-background measurements, enabling precise detection and quantification of radionuclides even at very low concentrations.

Additionally, Uranium isotope ratios can be measured via ICP-MS, offering detailed information on isotopic composition and provenance. Tritium (H-3) is measured using liquid scintillation, a highly sensitive method suitable for detecting low concentrations, particularly in water and environmental studies.

These capabilities provide accurate and reliable data essential for radiological characterization of materials, environmental monitoring, and interdisciplinary research in materials science, nuclear technology, and cultural heritage conservation, supporting both scientific analysis and applied safety assessments.