A new method of the perturbed angular gamma-gamma-correlation (PAC) measurements was developed using one HPGe detector only (1-PAC). For quantifying the perturbation factor, the ratio R gamma 1 + gamma 2 of the summing peak composed of two cascade gamma-rays (the perturbation-affected parameter) to the summing peak composed of one gamma-ray and one X-ray (the perturbation non-affected parameter...

The activity concentrations of 40K, 232Th, and 238U in the characteristic rocks of the Modane-Aussois region (Western Alps, France) were determined using an HPGe gamma-ray spectrometry system. The activity concentrations of 40K varied from 18 Bqkg-1 (limestone dolomite) to 392 Bqkg-1 (calcschist), while those of 232Th varied from 0.7 Bqkg-1 (limestone dolomite) to 18 Bqkg-1 (calcschist). The ac...

The two counting modes: a normal with a single HPGE detector and second with the additional anti-Compton shield of the annular NaI(Tl) detector have been compared for fast determination of the activity concentration of thorium 232Th in the building materials. The 232Th activity concentration was calculated by measurement of its decay products: 212Pb, 212Bi and 208Tl as well 228Ac content. Altho...

The radioactivity of (180m)Ta has never been detected. The present attempt to detect it was carried out using a newly developed HPGe sandwich spectrometer installed 500m water equivalent underground in the HADES laboratory. The sample consisted of 6 discs of tantalum of natural isotopic composition with a total mass of 1500 g and a total mass for (180)Ta of 180 mg. The sample was measured for 6...

Measurement of radon in water by g-ray spectrometry using a HPGe detector has been investigated to determine aquifer characteristics. The radon activity concentration is determined by taking the weighted average of the concentrations derived from g-ray lines associated with Pb and Bi decay. The role of accurate radon data to representatively sample aquifers was also investigated by studying a s...