Epidemiologic Studies

Rala, Iodine-131 & Cesium-137

Sample Analysis Records, 1988-1991

Location:

Active:
Inactive: ORNL, Building 4500N, Rm. A224

Originating Office: Analytical Chemistry Division

Finding Aids: Records Center "BLUREC" Database

Disposition AuthorityUnscheduled

Series Description: The Sample Analysis Records consist of large-format computer printouts of analytical results for water, soil, sludge, groundwater, and grass samples taken from a variety of sources and analyzed by the Chemical and Physical Analysis Laboratory, the Organic Analysis Laboratory, the Low Level Radiochemical Analysis Laboratory, and the Environmental Analysis Laboratory for the Environmental Surveillance section of the Office of Environmental Compliance and Documentation. Entries generally contain the request number, the sample matrix, the frequency of analysis, the customer identification number, a description of the material tested, the date and time the sample was taken, the type of analysis run, the procedure number, the completion date, and results. Analyses conducted include toxicity, total sulphides, cyanide, gross alpha, solids, and oil and grease. Radionuclides frequently tested for include beryllium-7, cobalt-60, cesium-137, potassium-40, and plutonium-238 and -239 with results usually expressed in becquerels/kilogram (Bq/Kg) or micrograms per milliliter (ug/ml). Sites tested include Solid Waste Storage Area 6 and Waste Area Group 1.

Data Elements: 103, 118, 124