In order to measure a low activity of 125I and 131I in radioisotope wastes, we took into consideration various sample preparation and separation methods, such as an acid decomposition, an acid leaching and a combustion method. In a previous study, the maximum chemical yield of iodine by an acid leaching was found to be 78.0%. However, in this study, the maximum chemical yield of the acid decomposition method and the combustion method with a radioiodine reference solution was found to be 99.1% and 84.5%, respectively. We selected the acid decomposition method for the analysis of radioisotope waste samples due to its high chemical yield and short preparation and separation time. The chemical yield of the acid decomposition method depends on the reaction time at each experimental stage, added amount of H3PO3 and H2O2, and the pH of the condensed solution and the condition of the AgI precipitation. The important point for the highest recovery rate from a acid decomposition method is to maintain enough reaction time and pour 10 mL of 30% H3PO3 before a distillation, and drop 1 mL of H2O2 when the condensed solution is trapped in the Florence flask. Through a study of the acid decomposition method we found an optimal preparation and separation method of 125I and 131I in radioisotope wastes due to the merits of a short reaction time and high recovery rate, and a counting system was applied to LEPS for the 125I and HP Ge gamma-ray spectrometer for 131I.
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The 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management
September 2–6, 2007
Bruges, Belgium
Conference Sponsors:
- Nuclear Division and Environmental Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4339-0
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Determination of 125I and 131I in Radioisotope Wastes
Sang Hoon Kang,
Sang Hoon Kang
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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Ke Chon Choi,
Ke Chon Choi
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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Heung N. Lee,
Heung N. Lee
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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Sun Ho Han,
Sun Ho Han
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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Kwang Yong Jee
Kwang Yong Jee
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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Sang Hoon Kang
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
Ke Chon Choi
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
Heung N. Lee
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
Sun Ho Han
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
Kwang Yong Jee
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
Paper No:
ICEM2007-7290, pp. 769-772; 4 pages
Published Online:
May 29, 2009
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Kang, SH, Choi, KC, Lee, HN, Han, SH, & Jee, KY. "Determination of 125I and 131I in Radioisotope Wastes." Proceedings of the The 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management. 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management, Parts A and B. Bruges, Belgium. September 2–6, 2007. pp. 769-772. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEM2007-7290
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