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RE: Tritium Surface Contamination



Several years ago when working on a RI/FS project at ORNL, we encountered
tritiated water (as well as Strontium laced vegetation).  We obtained a
procedure from ORNL to qualitatively assess the potential for tritium
exposures.  You may want to contact Ron Mlekodaj (pronounced like mal - ko -
dy) to get direction.  Seems to me I had my hands on a smear and analysis
procedure they used.

Kenny Fleming CHP CSP
FUSRAP Radiological Control Supervisor
knflemin@bechtel.com
(423) 220-2306
(423) 220-2464 FAX


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Robert Kellner [SMTP:rak@home.ifx.net]
> Sent:	Wednesday, October 14, 1998 9:14 PM
> To:	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject:	Tritium Surface Contamination
> 
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> I am posting this for a colleague.  Please respond directly to:
> 
>           michael.broome@srs.gov
> 
>      *******************************************
>      I am soliciting input on tritium smear survey and analysis 
>      techniques, specifically wet versus dry smears.  This will aid in 
>      the development of a technical position for use at Savannah River 
>      Site.  I am searching for literature (i.e., studies, position 
>      papers, procedures).  Opinions are also welcome, but hard 
>      documentation is vital.
> 
>      Please include any information relating to: (1) anything regarding
> wet versus 
>      dry smear techniques, (2) for wet smears:  type of smears, 
>      wetting agent(s), collection efficiencies, LSC counting 
>      methodologies, etc.
>      
>      Thanks,
>      
>      Mike Broome
> 
> ****************************************
> Robert Kellner
> WSRC, Savannah River Site
> Aiken, SC
> robert.kellner@srs.gov
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