Radiosotope Production – We prepare and distribute unique isotopes used for medical and industrial applications. http://isotopes.lanl.gov
Radiochemical Separations – We develop new radionuclide separations.
Nuclear Weapons Performance Assessment and Data Interpretation – We validate the performance of LANL-designed nuclear weapons as measured by radiochemical detectors and contribute to future nuclear test readiness.
Radiochemical Measurements – We incorporate radiochemistry, mass spectrometry and counting technology to perform routine environmental monitoring in support of treaty verification and other threat reduction missions.
Nuclear Chemistry – Building on the ability to prepare exotic radioactive target materials, we measure neutron cross-sections of interest to the nuclear weapons and basic science communities. We also develop new types of radiation detectors.
Actinide Chemistry – We conduct fundamental research in actinide chemistry, as well as develop new chemical processes for application in manufacturing and nuclear fuel cycles.
Ultra-trace Measurement of Radionuclides in the Environment – We have methodologies and facilities for measurement of very low concentrations of radionuclides in environmental samples.
Mass Separation and Mass Spectrometry – We have methodologies and facilities for measurement of very low concentrations of radionuclides, and some of the best facilities in the world for isotope ratio measurements.
Bioassay Measurements – We support the Laboratory Stockpile Stewardship Program by providing
plutonium bioassay measurements for radiation
workers.
Radioactive Atom Trapping – We are trapping radioactive atoms for a wide variety of research purposes, including quantum computation.
Geochemistry – We conduct fundamental research in subsurface transport mechanisms and behavior of radionuclides, non-radioactive tracers, colloids, and microorganisms, including development of flow and transport models. We also have significant experience in field collection and measurement of radionuclides.
Facilities
• Thirteen hot cells
• Class 10,000 clean rooms, Class 100 Hoods
• 10 Mass spectrometers
• Alpha-handling glove box facilities
• HEPA-filtered fume hoods
• Inert atmosphere glove boxes
• Isotope separators
• Radiochemistry laboratories
• Extensive analytical instrumentation
• Extensive radioactive decay measurement facilities
• 100 MeV Isotope Production Facility
