Abstract:
An effective method is found that
90Sr and
90Y can be measured by measuring the bremsstrahlung produced in a
90Sr and
90Y sample. According to the metrical principle, the detection efficiency ratio
k of
90Y to
90Sr is obtained by measuring a
90Sr sample from which
90Y has been removed by extraction of
90Y with di(2-ethylhexly) phosphoric acid (HDEHP). The results indicate that the simultaneous measurement of
90Sr and
90Y is feasible and
90Sr-
90Y can be directly used as the tracer of Y.