Introduction+to+Radiochemistry

Developed By
Section of Radiochemistry Institute of Chemistry Faculty of Mathematics and Natural sciences University of Oslo

Learning Goals

 * To understand the relationship between amount of radioactive material and decay rate.
 * To understand the relationship between count rate and decay rate.
 * To understand the uncertainty in measured number of counts and be able to calculate the uncertainty in numbers derived from such numbers.
 * Be able to use a radioactivity detector.
 * To know and understand the basic principles for work with open radioactive sources.
 * Be able to conduct contamination checks.

Theory
Radioactive Disintegration Introduction to Statistics Geiger-Müller Counter and Counting Efficiency

Experimental Procedure
Preparation of an Uraniumoxide Sample

Questions for the Students
Questions for Introduction to Radiochemistry

 Safety Aspects
safety rules in radiochemistry

Equipment
Geiger-müller counter and associated equipment Uranium oxide or similar source A filter holder that can be coupled to a vacuum suction A high precision scale A low precision scale Insoluble filters Thin tape cardboard card with a hole punched through which fits your filter

Preparation for the lab Supervisor
Preparation for Introduction to Radiochemistry

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