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Analysis of cesium isotope compositions in environmental samples by thermal ionization mass spectrometry – 1. A preliminary study for source analysis of radioactive contamination in Fukushima prefecture

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Yuji ShibaharaKyoto University Research Reactor Institute, 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan, Osaka590-0494, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Takumi KubotaKyoto University Research Reactor Institute, 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan, Osaka590-0494, JapanView further author information
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Toshiyuki FujiiKyoto University Research Reactor Institute, 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan, Osaka590-0494, JapanView further author information
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Satoshi FukutaniKyoto University Research Reactor Institute, 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan, Osaka590-0494, JapanView further author information
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Tomoko OhtaDepartment of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido060-8628, JapanView further author information
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Koichi TakamiyaKyoto University Research Reactor Institute, 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan, Osaka590-0494, JapanView further author information
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Ryo OkumuraKyoto University Research Reactor Institute, 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan, Osaka590-0494, JapanView further author information
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Satoshi MizunoNuclear Power Safety Division, Fukushima Prefectural Government, 8-2 Nakamachi, Fukushima, Fukushima960-8043, JapanView further author information
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Hajimu YamanaKyoto University Research Reactor Institute, 2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan, Osaka590-0494, JapanView further author information
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Pages 575-579 | Received 16 Dec 2013, Accepted 03 Feb 2014, Published online: 04 Mar 2014

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