Different analytical protocols will allow for the identification and quantification of radionuclide contaminants of concern. More precise measurement using gamma spectroscopy and alpha spectroscopy can be achieved using specific analytical measurement procedures. Specific radionuclides can be identified and measured with confidence. These are more complex, time consuming, and expensive analytical methods that are used for characterizing an area. PRS alpha spectroscopy data were also available for evaluation in some cases.
Alpha spectroscopy can identify a wide variety of radionuclides in soil.
This technique is most sensitive and can quantify alpha emitters at very low concentrations. However, laboratory preparation of soil samples is necessary, lengthy, and relatively expensive. Units of Measurement Concentrations of chemicals are reported in various units, depending on customary expressions, convention, or in some cases regulation. The numbers are non-specific and only indicate the relative magnitude of organic species. Number of responses to ions of a particular molecular weight range.