Translocation Classification for Radionuclides

["Erik C. Nielsen" <nielsenec@earthlink.net>]

In 10 CFR 20, Appendix B, Table 1,  each radionuclide has different limits 
for each translocation class (D, W or Y). How is the translocation class 
determined?

We have been performing alpha spectroscopy analysis of uranium on air 
filters for a client who now wants to know if we can test for the 
translocation classification of the uranium present.

I assume there a specific regulatory analytical protocol for this 
determination. Where could I find this procedure?

Is this a highly specialized test that we should subcontract,  or a test 
that a fully equipped lab could handle?

Erik


Erik C. Nielsen
Senior Radiochemist
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