Determination of radiocarbon in environmental objects
Raimkanova A. Mamyrbayeva A. Aidarkhanova A. Aidarkhanov A. Sarsenova A. Tleukanova Z.
June 2025Public Library of Science
PLOS ONE
2025#20Issue 6 JUNE
This article presents the results of radiocarbon distribution in natural components of ‘Degelen’ test location. It was used to conduct underground nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk Test Site. Near-entry areas with water inflows were selected for research. Soil, plant and water samples were taken, in which the radiocarbon content was determined. The 14С activity concentration was determined using a highly sensitive alpha-beta radiometer SL-300 (ISO 13162, 2021). Sample preparation was carried out using a modern automated system Pyrolyser-6 Trio (Raddec International Ltd, UK). In the course of research undertaken, radiocarbon was revealed to be nonuniformly distributed in environmental objects. The effectiveness of Pyrolyser-6 Trio calcination and ashing system for 14C determination in environmental matrices has been demonstrated.
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Institute of Radiation Safety and Ecology, National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kurchatov, Kazakhstan
Institute of Radiation Safety and Ecology
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