Organisation Description
The laboratory specialises in analytical measurements for the characterisation of radioactive waste, discharge control, and environmental monitoring. Together with the associated radiochemical sample preparation laboratory, it can measure nearly all relevant isotopes, including those that are difficult to analyse. The facility also supports hydrological and geological research through advanced instrumentation. An associated mechanical and electronic workshop develops and builds custom measuring and sampling equipment, primarily for the nuclear industry. Key instrumentation includes 6 liquid scintillation counters (LSCs), 7 gamma spectrometers, 20 alpha spectrometers, 2 ICP-MSs, 4 stable isotope mass spectrometers, 3 quadrupole mass spectrometers, 3 noble gas mass spectrometers, multi-collector ICP-MS, and 3 accelerator mass spectrometers (AMSs).
Potential for Mobility
The laboratory is available for short on-the-job training lasting 1–2 weeks.
Potential Type of Collaboration
Sharing of technical expertise; joint research initiatives; training programmes or knowledge transfer activities.
Areas of Collaboration
Method development for the analysis of difficult-to-measure isotopes.
Development of automatic sample preparation systems.
Development of unique non-destructive examination methods.
