Radiochemical Assay of Wood Treated With Chromated Copper Arsenate Preservatives

Authors

  • Guillermina Burillo
  • Ramón Echenique-Manrique
  • Luis C. Gálvez

Keywords:

Radiochemical assay, CCA wood preservatives, radioactive tracers, wood preservation, quality control

Abstract

The assay of preservative-treated wood for chromium, copper, and arsenic, based on isotopic dilution with radioactive tracers, proved to be highly sensitive and precise. This safe technique provides a rapid and inexpensive means of quality control.

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2007-06-05

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