Alpha energy spectrum measurement system

Alpha spectroscopy measurements identify and quantify radionuclides based on the alpha particles emitted during decay. Similar to gamma spectroscopy measurements, gamma spectroscopy consists of high-precision detectors and electronics and is analyzed using special software. In many gamma spectroscopy measurements, the complexity of correcting for these interferences is provided by spectral analysis software. Samples are usually measured after chemical separation to separate the radionuclides of interest.

Alpha spectroscopy measurement is a technique widely used in applications such as:

• Environmental radioactivity monitoring
• Health Physics Personnel Monitoring
• Nuclear fuel cycle processing
• nuclear forensics
• Material testing
• Geology and Mineralogy
• radiopharmaceuticals;
• Natural radioactive substances (natural and derived)

A complete alpha spectrum measurement system includes:

• Charged particle detectors offer high resolution, low background and detection efficiency suitable for the application.
• The vacuum chamber is used to ensure that alpha particles can reach the detector, as they are easily attenuated by air.
• The Recoil Suppression Assembly (RCAP) protects the detector from contamination by radioactive progeny that may retain sample material.
• Electronics used for detector signal processing and storage of energy data.
• Analytical software used to control electronic equipment, analyze spectra, establish quality control processes, and integrate data with laboratory data management systems.

Whether it is a nuclear power laboratory, radiochemistry laboratory, continuous air monitoring (CAM) or research application, ORTEC has the right alpha spectrum measurement solution.