This document specifies a test method for the determination of gross beta activity concentration in non-saline waters. The method covers non-volatile radionuclides with maximum beta energies of approximately 0,3 MeV or higher. Measurement of low energy beta emitters (e.g.3H,228Ra,210Pb,14C,35S and241Pu) and some gaseous or volatile radionuclides (e.g. radon and radioiodine) might not be included in the gross beta quantification using the test method described in this document.
This test method is applicable to the analysis of raw and drinking waters. The range of application depends on the amount of total soluble salts in the water and on the performance characteristics (background count rate and counting efficiency) of the counter used.
It is the laboratory?s responsibility to ensure the suitability of this method for the water samples tested.Cross References:ISO 3696:1987ISO 5667-1ISO 80000-10ISO/IEC Guide 98-3ISO/IEC Guide 99ISO 5667-3ISO 11929ISO 5667-14ISO/IEC 17025IAEA GSG-2ISO 9696ISO 5667-20All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.