3 h module objectives to understand the physical nature of 3 h. to understand that 3 h is both an...
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33H ModuleH Module
ObjectivesObjectives To understand the physical nature of To understand the physical nature of 33H.H. To understand that To understand that 33H is both an internal H is both an internal
and external radiation hazard.and external radiation hazard. To understand the need to utilize To understand the need to utilize
shielding.shielding. To recognize that special procedures and To recognize that special procedures and
protective measures are required when protective measures are required when using activities greater than 100 mCi.using activities greater than 100 mCi.
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
The Maximum beta energy is 0.018 MeV.The Maximum beta energy is 0.018 MeV. It is a pure beta emitter (100 of the It is a pure beta emitter (100 of the
radiation emitted is beta particles)radiation emitted is beta particles) The number of betas emitted per second = The number of betas emitted per second =
number of decays per second (for 1 mCi, number of decays per second (for 1 mCi, 3.7 x 103.7 x 1077 betas emitted) betas emitted)
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
The half-life is 12.28 yearsThe half-life is 12.28 years The Average beta energy is 0.006 Mev or 6 keV. The Average beta energy is 0.006 Mev or 6 keV. The range of the most energetic tritium beta The range of the most energetic tritium beta
particles is only about 5 mm in air or 5 particles is only about 5 mm in air or 5 m in m in water or soft tissue.water or soft tissue.
33HH CannotCannot be detected with a Geiger Counter be detected with a Geiger Counter 33H H CannotCannot be detected by a dosimeter badge be detected by a dosimeter badge
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
The Annual limit of intake via ingestion is The Annual limit of intake via ingestion is 80 mCi. (this means that a total burden in 80 mCi. (this means that a total burden in the body of 80 mCi from ingestion alone the body of 80 mCi from ingestion alone will give a 5 Rem dose).will give a 5 Rem dose).
Annual limit of intake via inhalation is 80 Annual limit of intake via inhalation is 80 mCi. (this means that a total burden in the mCi. (this means that a total burden in the body from the lungs alone of 80 mCi will body from the lungs alone of 80 mCi will give a 5 Rem dose).give a 5 Rem dose).
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
Three to four hours after intake, ingested, inhaled or absorbed tritiated water is uniformly distributed in all body water(1).
On average, tritiated water is eliminated with a 10-day biological half-life(1). This can be shortened with an increase of liquid intake (up to 20 liters), or in severe cases, by using dialysis machines.
1. ICRP Publication 30, Part 1, Limits for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1979.
2. ICRP Publication 10, Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection, Pergamon Press, London, 1968.
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
The biological incorporation (uptake) of airborne HTO (tritiated water) can be extremely efficient:
up to 99% of inhaled HTO is taken into the body by the circulating blood.
Ingested liquid HTO is also almost completely absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract and quickly appears in the blood stream. Within minutes, it can be found in varying concentrations in the organs, fluids, and tissues of the body.
Skin absorption of airborne HTO is also important, especially during hot weather, because of the normal movement of water through the skin. For skin temperatures between 30 and 40EC, the absorption of HTO is about 50% of that for HTO by inhalation (assuming an average breathing rate associated with light work, 20 L/min). No matter how it is absorbed, the HTO will be uniformly distributed in all biological fluids within one to two hours..
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
Contamination is controlled and surveyed Contamination is controlled and surveyed by wipe test/liquid scintillation counting.by wipe test/liquid scintillation counting.
For tritium, the liquid scintillation counter For tritium, the liquid scintillation counter has a maximum efficiency of ~ 50% has a maximum efficiency of ~ 50% (meaning, at best, only ~1/2 of the betas (meaning, at best, only ~1/2 of the betas are counted)are counted)
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
Wipe TestsWipe Tests
Standard industry practice 100 cmStandard industry practice 100 cm22
12” to 14”12” to 14”100 cm100 cm22
4” x 4”4” x 4”
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
Liquid Scintillation CountersLiquid Scintillation Counters
Photomultiplier TubesPhotomultiplier Tubes
log Scale
Electronic NoiseElectronic Noise
3H 14C 32P
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
Blank:Blank:Prepare blank exactly as Prepare blank exactly as samples without activitysamples without activity
Radionuclide standard:Radionuclide standard:• Amount of spike = expected Amount of spike = expected
activity in sampleactivity in sample• Prepare exactly as all samples are Prepare exactly as all samples are
preparedprepared• Count exactly as samples are Count exactly as samples are
countedcounted• CPM from spiked sample/DPM of CPM from spiked sample/DPM of
spike = Efficiency in CPM/DPMspike = Efficiency in CPM/DPM
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
Dark adapt samples for a minimum of 30 Dark adapt samples for a minimum of 30 minutes:minutes:(Light interacts with sample usually causing the first (Light interacts with sample usually causing the first sample to appear hot)sample to appear hot)
How do I know if I have contamination?How do I know if I have contamination?Is my sample greater than my background upper Is my sample greater than my background upper control limit? If yes, then I am 99% confident that control limit? If yes, then I am 99% confident that I have levels above background.I have levels above background.
Chemical interaction can cause spurious Chemical interaction can cause spurious pulses (chemoluminescense) in the pulses (chemoluminescense) in the Tritium Window (first 3 or 4 channels)Tritium Window (first 3 or 4 channels)
Suggestions:Suggestions:
• Have the first carrier be anything that is counted Have the first carrier be anything that is counted for 30 minutes to dark adapt all of the samples.for 30 minutes to dark adapt all of the samples.
• Shake samples to reduce chemoluminescence Shake samples to reduce chemoluminescence and wipe off vials to reduce refraction of the light and wipe off vials to reduce refraction of the light from oil on the vials from your fingers. from oil on the vials from your fingers.
• Have the second carrier contain a blank and a Have the second carrier contain a blank and a standard to use for the QA/QC. standard to use for the QA/QC.
• If possible, have the LSC program subtract the If possible, have the LSC program subtract the background upper control limit and divide by the background upper control limit and divide by the calculated efficiency.calculated efficiency.
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
Suggestions:Suggestions:
• Be sure your scintillation fluid is made to work Be sure your scintillation fluid is made to work with the sample that is to be counted (high with the sample that is to be counted (high pH/low pH, high aqueous load, high color, etc.)pH/low pH, high aqueous load, high color, etc.)
• Never count solid samples. Always digest them Never count solid samples. Always digest them first.first.
• Use teflon vials for high precision/low level Use teflon vials for high precision/low level counting. Tritium atoms can be absorbed into the counting. Tritium atoms can be absorbed into the plastic of plastic vials. Borosilicate vials will not plastic of plastic vials. Borosilicate vials will not absorb tritium either but they have a higher absorb tritium either but they have a higher background.background.
IsotopesIsotopesTritium (Tritium (33H)H)
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS(Select the best answer below using the mouse)(Select the best answer below using the mouse)
What is the Annual limit of Intake What is the Annual limit of Intake (the activity (the activity
that will yield a 5 Rem dose over the period of 1 yearthat will yield a 5 Rem dose over the period of 1 year)?)?
AA. 80 mCi. 80 mCi
BB.. 800 800 CiCi
CC. 8.0 mCi. 8.0 mCi
DD. 80 . 80 CiCi
CORRECTCORRECT The Annual limit of intake via ingestion or The Annual limit of intake via ingestion or
inhalation is 80 mCi. (this means that a inhalation is 80 mCi. (this means that a total burden in the body from the stomach total burden in the body from the stomach or lungs alone of 80 mCi will give a 5 Rem or lungs alone of 80 mCi will give a 5 Rem dose).dose).
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS(Select the best answer below using the mouse)(Select the best answer below using the mouse)
Which Protective equipment is NOT Which Protective equipment is NOT required?required?
AA Lab Coat Lab Coat
BB Properly selected glove Properly selected glove
CC Protective Eyewear Protective Eyewear
DD Shielding Shielding
CORRECTCORRECT
Due to the low energy of the Due to the low energy of the 33H H beta particles, shielding is NOT beta particles, shielding is NOT requiredrequired
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The Following is prohibited in isotope The Following is prohibited in isotope laboratorieslaboratories
AA. Eating. Eating
BB.. DrinkingDrinking
CC. Smoking. Smoking
DD. All of the above. All of the above
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS(Select the best answer below using the mouse)(Select the best answer below using the mouse)
What instrument do you employ to when What instrument do you employ to when checking for tritium contamination ?checking for tritium contamination ?
AA. Liquid Scintillation Counter. Liquid Scintillation Counter
BB.. Geiger Counter Geiger Counter
CC. Gamma Counter. Gamma Counter
DD. HPLC. HPLC
CORRECTCORRECT
The Geiger Counter and The Geiger Counter and gamma counter will not detect gamma counter will not detect the low energy tritium betas or the low energy tritium betas or any bremstrahlung radiation. any bremstrahlung radiation.
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