Page 607 - Radiation Safety

Safe Handling of Nuclear Gauges and X-Ray Analyzers

▪ A sealed source of a nuclear gauge can be tested for leakage using any one

of the following methods:

• Wet wipe (smear) test;

• Dry wipe test;

• Immersion or boiling-immersion test;

• Gaseous emanation test; and

• Liquid scintillation emanation test.

▪ Results of the test should be recorded in the source inventory/registry.