Rapid detection of contamination of objects and water surfaces by aggressive chemicals and uranium compounds

Abstract

In response to the deteriorating environmental situation, timely and rapid detection of environmental pollutants by aggressive chemicals is important for protection measures. Thousands of tons of aggressive chemicals and waste from the nuclear industry are transported by rail and road every day. In order to quickly detect the straits, when these substances are scattered, it is necessary to have the means of their rapid detection. This article describes a portable chemical express laboratory for the rapid resolution of these problems. The laboratory consists of two unified cases with aerosol devices placed in them. In the first case are aerosol devices to detect aggressive chemicals of acidic, alkaline, and oxidative nature, and derivatives of rocket fuel dimethylhydrazin. This set of cases allows detecting almost all types of aggressive chemicals. In the second case are aerosol devices to detect both radioactive and low-radioactive uranium compounds present in radioactive waste, which also allows controlling the leakage of spent nuclear fuel.