Thick source alpha particle spectroscopy : Possibilities and prospects
Part of : Mediterranean archaeology & archaeometry : international journal ; Vol.10, No.4, 2010, pages 99-105
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99-105
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The new technique for the calculation of U and Th concentration which is based on the alpha particle spectrum taken from a thick sample by using a silicon detector is briefly described. Within the present study two major advantages of the technique will also be presented: the potentiality for detecting and providing an estimation of disequilibrium in the U and Th series ‐when present‐ for especially young sediments, and the potential use of the technique as a new method for isotopic dating of speleothems and other materials. Also the validity of the basic equation and the accuracyof this technique is tested.
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Alpha counting, PIPS, Secular equilibrium
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