Colorimetric detection of actinides

US2021396680A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2021396680-A1
Application numberUS-202117465200-A
CountryUS
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Filing dateSep 2, 2021
Priority dateJun 21, 2019
Publication dateDec 23, 2021
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A method for rapid detection of actinides including the steps of having a support including a colorimetric complexation, placing the support in communication with a sample through urinalysis, and receiving a visual indicator from the colorimetric complexation. The sample having an unknown concentration of at least one actinide within it. The colorimetric complexation is configured to activate when contacted by a threshold concentration of an actinide.

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1 ) A method for rapid detection of actinides, the method comprising: a) having a support including a colorimetric complexation, the colorimetric complexation configured to activate when contacted by a threshold concentration of at least one actinide; b) placing the support in communication with a sample through urinalysis, the sample having an unknown concentration of at least one actinide within it; and c) receiving a visual indicator from the colorimetric complexation when the sample contains at least a threshold concentration of the actinide. 2 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorimetric complexation can detect actinides present in a concentration on the order of parts-per-billion. 3 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorimetric complexation will activate when contacted by at least one actinide. 4 ) The method of claim 3 , wherein the colorimetric complexation activation is unique to different combinations of potentially present actinides. 5 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorimetric complexation is a 2-(5-Bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-(diethylamino)phenol (Br-PADAP) mixture. 6 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorimetric complexation is a hybrid combination of 2-(5-Bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-(diethylamino)phenol (Br-PADAP) and 1-(2-Pyridylazo)-2-naphthol (PAN). 7 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorimetric complexation is an isoamethurin mixture. 8 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorimetric complexation is a dithizone mixture. 9 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorimetric complexation is a pyridylazo mixture. 10 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the support is a liquid that can be used as a spray. 11 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the support is a pod. 12 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the support is a wipe. 13 ) The method of claim 1 ., wherein the support is a gel. 14 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the support is capable of providing test results for different actinides. 15 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the sample is first separated from contamination. 16 ) The method of claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is received within a predetermined amount of time. 17 ) The method of claim 16 , wherein the predetermined amount of time is within approximately 5 minutes. 18 ) The method of claim 1 , further comprising repeating the steps a-c at least one time. 19 ) The method claim 1 , wherein the method is implemented in response to a radiological incident.

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  • G01N31/22Primary

    using chemical indicators (G01N31/02 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • Visual inspection (measuring projectors G01B9/08) · CPC title

  • G01N21/78Primary

    producing a change of colour · CPC title

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A method for rapid detection of actinides including the steps of having a support including a colorimetric complexation, placing the support in communication with a sample through urinalysis, and receiving a visual indicator from the colorimetric complexation. The sample having an unknown concentration of at least one actinide within it. The colorimetric complexation is configured to activate w…
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Primary CPC classification G01N31/22. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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