1.1 These methods cover general procedures for the calibration of radiation detectors and the analysis of radionuclides. For each individual radionuclide, one or more of these methods may apply.
1.2 These methods are concerned only with specific radionuclide measurements. The chemical and physical properties of the radionuclides are not within the scope of this standard.
1.3 The measurement standards appear in the following order:
| Sections | |
| Spectroscopy Methods: | |
| Calibration and Usage of Germa- | |
| nium Detectors | 3-12 |
| Calibration and Usage of Scintillation | 13-20 |
| Detector Systems: | |
| Calibration and Usage of Scintillation | |
| Detectors for Simple Spectra | 16 |
| Calibration and Usage of Scintillation | 17 |
| Detectors for Complex Spectra | |
| Counting Methods: | 25-26 |
| Beta Particle Counting | |
| Aluminum Absorption Curve | 27-31 |
| Alpha Particle Counting | 32-39 |
| Liquid Scintillation Counting | 40-48 |
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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