Rapid extractive scintillation method for uranium measurement in soil samples

A cost-effective method for uranium measurements in soil, utilizing a Liquid Scintillation Counter with an extraction system and alpha/beta discrimination, has been developed. The study explores the method’s applicability and validity in assessing uranium levels in soil and yellowcake samples. The scintillation cocktail achieves high capacity, ensuring 100% counting efficiency and a 98.6% extractive yield, with a 0.929 mg/g detection limit. Validation involves estimating uranium concentrations in certified reference materials and ore samples from different Jordanian locations. The results are comparable to measurements obtained through gamma spectroscopy, ICP-MS, and alpha spectroscopy techniques.