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Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program

EML HASL-300 Method Pu-12-RC: Plutonium and/or Americium in Soil or Sediments

Citation:

EML, DOE (EML is currently part of the DHS). 1997. “HASL-300 Method Pu-12-RC: Plutonium and/or Americium in Soil or Sediments.” EML Procedures Manual, HASL-300, 28th Edition.

Description:

Analytical Method

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for confirmatory analysis of americium-241, californium-252 and curium-244 in small soil and sediment samples (≤100 g).

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