Organisation Description
The laboratory performs radioactive waste characterisation using both destructive methods (glove boxes, alpha spectrometry, LSC, ICP-MS, GC-MS, UV-visible spectrometry, FTIR) and non-destructive methods (TGS, MGA, LabSOCS, IOCS, SSNC, RAMAN spectrometry). The choice of technique depends on the sample type, study requirements, and laboratory expertise. It can handle diverse matrices, including environmental and industrial samples, materials from nuclear plant decommissioning, radiopharmacy processes, experimental installations (including nuclear fusion research), activated materials, and radioactive waste contaminated with transuranic isotopes. The laboratory also offers services in R&D for innovative analysis methods, experimental test design and optimisation, measurement system development, and radiation protection simulations. Analyses are performed at the ENEA Casaccia Research Centre or on-site using a Mobile Lab.
Potential Type of Collaboration
Participation in working groups; joint research initiatives; other activities.
Areas of Collaboration
Radioactive waste characterisation; climate change; small modular reactors (SMR); siting of nuclear facilities.
