Storage of Standardized Radioactive Solutions

Abstract

THERE is considerable interest in the storage of radionuclide solutions in polythene bottles. Keith, in a recent communication¹, indicated the losses of solvent through the walls of polythene ampoules. The experience of our laboratory is comparable in this respect, but it might be noted that the rate of loss was extremely high from concentrated hydrochloric acid solutions where apparently gaseous hydrochloric acid was being transferred through the walls. We believe that the following information on other types of losses will be of interest.