Certified reference material for radionuclides in fish flesh sample IAEA-414 (mixed fish from the Irish Sea and North Sea)

Appl Radiat Isot. 2006 Oct-Nov;64(10-11):1253-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2006.02.032. Epub 2006 Mar 23.

Abstract

A certified reference material (CRM) for radionuclides in fish sample IAEA-414 (mixed fish from the Irish Sea and North Seas) is described and the results of the certification process are presented. Nine radionuclides (40K, 137Cs, 232Th, 234U, 235U, 238U, 238Pu, 239+240Pu and 241Am) were certified for this material. Information on massic activities with 95% confidence intervals is given for six other radionuclides (90Sr, 210Pb(210Po), 226Ra, 239Pu, 240Pu 241Pu). Less frequently reported radionuclides (99Tc, 129I, 228Th, 230Th and 237Np) and information on some activity and mass ratios are also included. The CRM can be used for quality assurance/quality control of the analysis of radionuclides in fish sample, for the development and validation of analytical methods and for training purposes. The material is available from IAEA, Vienna, in 100 g units.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Guideline
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fishes / metabolism*
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • International Cooperation
  • Ireland
  • Oceans and Seas
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Monitoring / methods*
  • Radiation Monitoring / standards*
  • Radioisotopes / analysis*
  • Radioisotopes / standards*
  • Reference Standards*
  • Reference Values
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Radioisotopes