Elena Victorița Moroianu

Mrs. Elena Victorița Moroianu

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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21 May 2025 in Atoms
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EMElena Victorița Moroianu
Elena Victorița Moroianu
ISIuliana-Madalina Stanciu
Iuliana-Madalina Stanciu
DPDoru Păceșilă
Doru Păceșilă
EDElena Andreea Dima
Elena Andreea Dima
OGOana Gaza
Oana Gaza
DMDaniel Vasile Mosu
Daniel Vasile Mosu
This study focused on the measurement of anthropogenic radionuclides such as americium (Am) and plutonium (Pu) in environmental samples. Plutonium isotopes, particularly Pu239, Pu240, and Pu241, originated from nuclear weapons testing, nuclear power plants, and accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi. Accurate measurement of these isotopes, considering their half-lives and trace concentrations, provides critical information about their persistence and environmental transport. Using the 1 MV Tandetron accelerator, we expanded the measurement capabilities to include Pu241, Am241. Chemical separation of these isotopes was achieved through ion chromatography, employing reference isotopes Pu242 and Am243 for method validation. Certified reference materials, including IAEA-410 (Bikini Atoll sediment) and Sample 05, were analyzed to ensure accuracy. We validated the Am241/Am243 ratio in an Am standard (IFIN-STD-Am, our laboratory produced standard for Am), achieving a measured value of 0.158 at·at−1 (3%), in good agreement with the nominal value of 0.154 at·at−1. Additionally, we determined the (241Pu + Am241)/242Pu ratio in the ColPuS standard to be equal to 0.029 at ·at−1 (7%). These results demonstrate the potential of AMS for improved detection of actinides at low concentrations and contribute to understanding the behavior of Pu and Am isotopes.