Analysis of cesium isotope compositions in environmental samples by thermal ionization mass spectrometry (CAT#: STEM-ST-0221-LJX)

Introduction

Cesium was recovered from plant samples obtained from Fukushima prefecture. The isotopic ratios of 134Cs/137Cs and 135Cs/137Cs were analyzed by thermal ionization mass spectrometry with a single filament method using a TaO activator. Samples containing 5 Bq of 137Cs were analyzed with typical analytical errors of approximately 0.5% for 134Cs/137Cs and approximately 0.1% for 135Cs/137Cs. The results showed the isotopic ratios of 134Cs/137Cs and 135Cs/137Cs were applicable for the source analysis of radioactive Cs in Fukushima prefecture.

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Principle

Thermal ionization mass spectrometry exploits the thermochemical reactions that occur in molecules in a sample when they are irradiated by a beam of high energy electrons. This reaction usually takes place at high temperatures, resulting in the formation of ions. The ionized species are accelerated in an electric field and then analyzed by mass spectrometry through the ion-focusing lens of a mass spectrometer. The mass spectrometer will separate and detect the ions according to their mass and charge.

Applications

For analyzing the distribution of molecules, atoms and molecular groups.
For studying the chemical structure of Earth's minerals and rocks.
For studying the structure and function of biomolecules.
For studying problems in physics.

Procedure

1. The sampling system sends the sample to be analyzed into the ion source;
2. The ion source ionizes the atoms and molecules in the sample into ions;
3. The mass analyzer separates ions according to the size of the mass-charge ratio;
4. The detector is used to measure and record the intensity of the ion current to obtain the mass spectrum.

Materials

• Sample Type:
Cesium

Notes

Before starting the machine, check whether the water (water cooler), electricity, gas (argon/nitrogen), temperature, humidity, and exhaust air of the instrument are normal.

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