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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GSProcessor：用于批量处理闪烁伽玛谱的软件

本研究旨在评估GSProcessor软件的有效性，GSProcessor是一种新开发的软件，旨在增强闪烁伽玛谱分析，用于环境辐射监测。GSProcessor通过采用频谱分解技术来解决干扰和自吸收等挑战。利用NaI（Tl）闪烁探测器对不同深度的土壤样品进行了分析，并与HPGe探测器的结果进行了验证。采用认证的点源进行校准，使用GSProcessor、ASW软件和Genie-2000软件对光谱进行处理。研究结果表明，在三种软件工具中，226Ra、232Th、40K和137Cs的具体活动具有很强的一致性。值得注意的是，GSProcessor成功地确定了低强度宇宙起源放射性核素⁷Be的活性，突出了其灵敏度和准确性。这些结果表明，GSProcessor是一种有效且经济的伽马能谱法环境辐射监测工具。未来的工作将包括用更复杂的放射性核素成分验证该软件，以扩大其在放射生态学研究和核设施评估中的适用性。

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 化学-分析化学

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

18.80%

发文量

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.