Laboratory Capability & Scope

Cavendish Nuclear have the expertise and experience to provide chemical and radiochemical testing that can be applied to a wide array of environmental, biological, and effluent samples.

World-class testing modern, purpose-built facility in UK.

8000 samples are routinely analysed every year – over 28,000 tests carried out including:

• Environmental testing to low detection limits.
• Bioassay analysis - HSE Approved Dosimetry analytical service.
• Stack discharge sample testing.
• Site characterisation and clearance testing.
• Development Chemistry facility to provide verification and investigations for clients.

Robust quality control and management system accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025.

Participation in rigorous proficiency testing schemes.

Measured Radioactive Isotopes

• Alpha emitting radio isotopes – U, Pu, ²⁴¹Am, ²³⁷Np, and ²⁴⁴Cm
• Beta emitting radio isotopes - ³H, ¹⁴C, ³⁵S, ³⁶Cl, ⁹⁰Sr, ⁹⁹Tc, and ¹²⁹I
• Gamma emitting radio isotopes - ⁶⁰Co, ¹⁰⁶Ru, ¹²⁹I, ¹³¹I, ¹³⁴Cs and ¹³⁷Cs
• Non-radiological - heavy metals, cation, anion
• Quick turnaround analysis