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Laboratory of Radiochemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Helsinki
Finland

Learning Goals

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Explanation and Exercise Guide

Theory

Isotopic Ratio of Natural Uranium

Experimental Procedure

Determination of the 238-U 234-U Ratio

Questions for the Students

Reporting

Describe in detail the whole separation procedure and explain why each step was made. Draw a separation procedure scheme.
Draw the alpha spectrum and identify all uranium peaks.
Calculate the chemical yield of U separation.
Calculate the activity concentrations of 234U and 238U and their uncertainties. Calculate the 234U/238U ratio and its uncertainty.

Safety Aspects

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Equipment

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Preparation for the lab Supervisor

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