Sampling and Analysis of Rare Gas Isotopes for In Situ Delineation of Buried Transuranic and Tritium Waste

February 26, 2006

Conference Paper

Sampling and Analysis of Rare Gas Isotopes for In Situ Delineation of Buried Transuranic and Tritium Waste

Abstract

This paper describes soil-gas sampling for the rare gases helium and xenon that can be used to define the locations of tritium and transuranic waste. Soil-gas sampling is a minimally invasive technique, in that direct penetration of the waste is not required and no hazardous material is brought to the surface.

Revised: March 26, 2014 | Published: February 26, 2006

Citation

Dresel P.E., K.B. Olsen, J.C. Hayes, J.I. McIntyre, and S.R. Waichler. 2006. Sampling and Analysis of Rare Gas Isotopes for In Situ Delineation of Buried Transuranic and Tritium Waste. In Waste Management '06: Global Accomplishments in Environmental and Radioactive Waste Management: Education and Opportunity for the Next Generation of Waste Management Professionals. Tucson, Arizona:Arizona Board of Regents. PNNL-SA-47718.