GAU-Radioanalytical is an Enterprise & Research unit operating within the University of Southampton and a supporting laboratory for the National Nuclear Laboratory Users Facility in next generation accelerated characterisation technologies (NNUF-EXACT). Capability: Our expertise in radiometric analysis, particularly for difficult-to-measure (DTM) radionuclides; radioanalytical project management; R&D and training is widely recognised. Out capability is underpinned by highly skilled staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and high impact research covering the nuclear, chemical and geochemical sectors. GAU is a UKAS accredited laboratory (BS EN ISO/IEC 17025). Our Services: • Complex sample preparation and digestion techniques • Gamma ray spectrometry of diverse matrices (HPGe and LEGe) • Alpha spectrometry (Ra, Po, Th, U, Pu, Am, Cm) • Low background liquid scintillation counting (3H, 14C, 35S, 36Cl, 41Ca, 45Ca, 55Fe, 63Ni, 99Tc, 129I, 147Pm, 151Sm, 228Ac, 241Pu) • Volatile radionuclide extraction from any material (Pyrolyser) • Mass spectrometry (ICP-QQQ) • Gas flow proportional counting (gross alpha/beta) • Radiometric dating of sediments (137Cs and 210Pb) Research: Our research predominantly originates from commercial activities and partnerships with our clients in the nuclear decommissioning, environmental/workplace monitoring, and nuclear safeguarding sectors. GAU’s focus research areas include: waste characterisation & analytical techniques, remediation technologies, nuclear forensics, and environmental studies. GAU’s research is undertaken by its highly trained and experienced postdoctoral staff, associated PhD and Masters students Sectors/Industries we work with: • National and international universities and laboratories • Nuclear decommissioning • Environmental monitoring • Government • Defence • Aviation • Pharmaceuticals • Petroleum and minerals extraction • Civil engineering / ground remediation • Geoenvironmental monitoring