Re: Styrofoam Smears for Tritium

["Robert Owen" <ROWEN@gw.odh.state.oh.us>]

When I was associated with a radiological lab, we used styrofoam smears for tritium contamination checks.  These worked real well.  The only problem is using a thin wipe.  If a wipe is too thick, this interfered with an accurate assessment.

>>> "Tim Pratt" <TJPratt@philotechnics.com> 06/16/00 01:15PM >>>


Does anyone have experience with using styrofoam smears for tritium?  Is there a vendor that makes a so called styrofoam smear?  We are preparing a bid for a cleanup/survey for release and the client has specified styrofoam smears.  Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Timothy Pratt
Radiological Engineer
Philotechnics Ltd.
Oak Ridge, TN 

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