GSProcessor: a software for batch processing of scintillation gamma-spectra

IF 1.5 3区化学 Q3 CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Pub Date : 2025-01-07 DOI:10.1007/s10967-024-09969-7

A. Azimov, A. A. Safarov, A. N. Safarov, A. K. Mukhamedov, Sh. Kh. Khasanov , M. Salimov, M. Muminov

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Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of GSProcessor, a newly developed software designed to enhance the analysis of scintillation gamma-spectra for environmental radiation monitoring. GSProcessor addresses challenges such as interference and self-absorption by employing a spectrum decomposition technique. Soil samples from various depths were analyzed using NaI(Tl) scintillation detectors, with results validated against those from HPGe detectors. Calibration was conducted using certified point sources, and spectra were processed using GSProcessor, ASW software, and Genie-2000 software. The findings demonstrate a strong agreement in the specific activities of ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th, ⁴⁰K, and ¹³⁷Cs across the three software tools. Notably, GSProcessor successfully determined the activity of the low-intensity cosmogenic radionuclide ⁷Be, highlighting its sensitivity and accuracy. These results suggest that GSProcessor is an effective and cost-efficient tool for gamma spectrometry in environmental radiation monitoring. Future work will involve validating the software with more complex radionuclide compositions to expand its applicability in radioecological studies and nuclear facility assessments.

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 化学-分析化学

CiteScore

2.80

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18.80%

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504

审稿时长

2.2 months

期刊介绍： An international periodical publishing original papers, letters, review papers and short communications on nuclear chemistry. The subjects covered include: Nuclear chemistry, Radiochemistry, Radiation chemistry, Radiobiological chemistry, Environmental radiochemistry, Production and control of radioisotopes and labelled compounds, Nuclear power plant chemistry, Nuclear fuel chemistry, Radioanalytical chemistry, Radiation detection and measurement, Nuclear instrumentation and automation, etc.