# Discipline C: Radiochemistry, Analytical Track 2: Radiochemistry Capability/Capacity Development (Extension-Alpha)

> **NIH FDA U19** · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $145,314

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract – Track2 
The goal of this track of the project is to develop the necessary capabilities to analyze food 
samples for alpha-emitting radionuclides in addition to the existing capabilities to analyze for 
gamma-emitters. For this purpose, an alpha spectrometry system with 32 alpha chambers that 
has been donated to the Health Physics program will be serviced and placed back into 
operational condition. In addition, the necessary methods for sample digestion, radiochemical 
separation and source preparation will be tested and validated using standard reference 
materials. A Graduate Research Assistant will be trained to perform the required laboratory 
operations under the supervision of the laboratory director.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10175935
- **Project number:** 1U19FD007107-01
- **Recipient organization:** COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Ralf Sudowe
- **Activity code:** U19 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** FDA
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $145,314
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-09-01 → 2021-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10175935

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10175935, Discipline C: Radiochemistry, Analytical Track 2: Radiochemistry Capability/Capacity Development (Extension-Alpha) (1U19FD007107-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10175935. Licensed CC0.

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