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Radioxenon detector calibration spike production and delivery systems

Beta–gamma coincidence radioxenon detectors must be calibrated for each of the four-radioxenon isotopes ( 135 Xe, 133 Xe, 133m Xe, and 131m Xe). Without a proper calibration, there is potential for the misidentification of the amount of each isotope detected. It is important to accurately determine...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2016-03, Vol.307 (3), p.2021-2027
Main Authors: Foxe, M. P., Cameron, I. M., Cooper, M. W., Haas, D. A., Hayes, J. C., Kriss, A. A., Lidey, L. S., Mendez, J. M., Prinke, A. M., Riedmann, R. A.
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Summary:Beta–gamma coincidence radioxenon detectors must be calibrated for each of the four-radioxenon isotopes ( 135 Xe, 133 Xe, 133m Xe, and 131m Xe). Without a proper calibration, there is potential for the misidentification of the amount of each isotope detected. It is important to accurately determine the amount of each radioxenon isotope, as the ratios can be used to distinguish between an anthropogenic source and a nuclear explosion. We have developed a xenon calibration system (XeCalS) that produces calibration spikes of known activity and pressure for field calibration of detectors. We will present results from the development of XeCalS and a portable spike implementation system.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-015-4668-2