Classification of nuclear analytical methods:

Objectives

• State a selection whether it is necessary to adopt a radioanalytical method,
• Define uniqueness of radioanalytical methods,
• Recognize the suitable radioisotope or radiotracer for the analysis,
• List the appropriate radioanalytical method for the analysis,
• Predict the concentration within an analyte through isotope dilution analysis,
• Elaborates principle, methodology and applications of IDA,
• Define the primary principle of neutron activation analysis,
• Describe NAA methods for the determination of concentration,
• Define sensitivity and detection limits of NAA,
• List typical applications of NAA,
• Distinguish among the of radiometric titrations and other titrimetric methods,
• Recognize metal ions/organic constituents through radiochromatography,
• Explore methodology of radioimmunoassay and list its advantages, and
• Contrast detection limits and sensitivity of NAA and IDA along with other trace analysis methods.

Figure: Classification of nuclear analytical methods based on the measurement of radioactivity