2 researchers placing samples in a scintillation counter.

Radiochemistry course

A 2 day course delivered by National Nuclear User Facility - Next Generation Accelerated Characterisation Technologies (NNUF-EXACT) 

Course details

  • Start date: to be confirmed early January 2025
  • Duration: 2 days, 9.30 am to 4.30pm
  • Fee: £1100 (excluding VAT)
  • Location: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
  • Refreshments and lunch provided

About this course

This course is an introductory course in radioanalytical techniques and theory. 

Day 1

  1. Basic lab techniques (Unit 10) 
  2. Sample preparation for radioanalytical characterisation (Unit 11) 
  3. Radiometric Instrumentation (Unit 3) 
  4. Liquid Scintillation Counting (Unit 5) 
  5. ISO/IEC 17025 (Unit 9a) 
     

Day 2

  1. Mathematical techniques and counting statistics (Unit 2 / 2b) 
  2. QA and method validation (unit 9b) 
  3. Radiochemical separation techniques (Unit 4) 
  4. Advanced separation techniques (Unit 12) 

 

Who this course is for

This course is for new analysts and radiochemists and for anyone looking for refresher training.   

Learning and assessment

This in-person course at the University of Southampton's Waterfront Campus includes access to our on-site radioanalytical laboratories. You'll receive a copy of the notes and a certificate of attendance. 

Course lead

Professor Phil Warwick

Register for this course

If you would like to book this course or have any questions, email NNUF‐EXACT@soton.ac.uk.