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 Debra
T. Bostick
P.O. Box 2008, MS 6375
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6375
Position:
Research Staff
Contact
Information:
Phone: 1-865-574-2447
Fax: 1-865-574-6906
Email
Field
of Specialization: Sample
preparation and chemical separation procedures in support of MS
analysis, general analytical chemistry techniques; low-level radioactive
and hazardous waste treatment technology.
Professional
Background
Education
| 1974 |
M.S.
|
Analytical Chemistry |
University of Georgia |
| 1972 |
B.S.
|
Biochemistry |
University of Maryland |
Employment
| Oak Ridge
National Laboratory |
| 2002
to present |
Chemical Sciences
Division |
Currently
evaluating and performing chemical separation techniques for
the detection of SNM at ultra trace levels (ppt) in environmental,
surveillance, and bioassay samples. Characterized behavior of
crown ether extractants for the removal of fission products
and TRUs from DOE alkaline wastes. Data were derived from the
measurement of gross alpha/beta activity, liquid scintillation
counting, gamma spectrometry and ICP/MS analysis. |
| 1992-2002
|
Chemical
Technology Division |
Responsible
for bench-scale studies to support capability upgrades for the
liquid low-level and hazardous waste treatment facilities at
ORNL; testing of new waste treatment technologies for removal
radioactive components contained in DOE underground waste storage
tanks. Analyzed organic constituents of produced water derived
from oil drilling operations so that a thermodynamic model could
be developed to predict contaminant levels under various drilling
conditions. |
| 1974-1992 |
Analytical Chemistry
Division |
Pursued
diverse research and development projects under federal contract
grant funding (DOE, EPA, EPRI). Many projects involved interdisciplinary
collaboration with personnel from other ORNL divisions. Developed
analytical procedures for the measurement of trace metals using
gas chromatography with microwave plasma emission detection.
Developed in-line monitors for heavy metal analysis in nuclear
fuel reprocessing streams. Developed a fiber optic refrigeration
cycle monitor for heat absorption machines. |
| 1972-1974 |
University
of Georgia |
Coupled
high-sensitivity chemiluminescent detection with immobilized
enzyme reactor for the analysis of glucose in body fluids. Taught
Qualitative Chemical Analysis laboratories. Course minor taken
through the Department of Biochemistry and the School of Pharmacy. |
Honors & Awards
 Distinguished
Technical Achievement Award 1996, American Women in Science,
Oak Ridge, TN chapter
Analytical
Chemistry Division Significant Achievement Awards (1992)
Martin
Marietta Technical Achievement Award (1986)
U.
S. Patent application "Fiber Optic Refrigeration Cycle Monitor"
(1986)
DOE
Weapons Complex "Award of Excellence" (1985)
Publications
L. H. Delmau, D. A. Bostick, T. J.
Haverlock, and B. A. Moyer, "Caustic-Side Solvent Extraction:
Extended Equilibrium Modeling of Cesium and Potassium Distribution
Behavior," Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN Report
ORNL/TM-2002/116 (May 2002).
D. T. Bostick, H. Luo, and B. Hindmarsh,
Characterization of Soluble Organics in Produced Water, Oak Ridge
National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, ORNL/TM-2001/78 (Jan. 2002).
W. V. Steele, C. F. Weber, and D. A.
Bostick, Waste and Simulant Precipitation Issues, Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, ORNL/TM-2000/348 (Jan. 2001).
S. M. DePaoli, D. T. Bostick, and A.
J. Lucero, "Analysis of Breakthrough Profiles Based on Gamma-Ray
Emission Along Loaded Packed Bed Columns: Comparative Evaluation
of Ionsiv® IE-911 and Chabazite Zeolite for the Removal of Radiostrontium
and Cesium from Groundwater", J. Sepn. Sci.Tech, 36, 941-957
(2001).
D. T. Bostick, S. M. DePaoli, and B.
Guo, "Treatment of Low-Level Radioactive Wastewater with Ionsiv®
IE-911 and Chabazite Zeolite", J. Sepn. Sci.Tech, 36, 975-998
(2001).
D. T. Bostick and S. M. DePaoli, Evaluation
of Improved Techniques for the Removal of Fission Products from
Process Wastewater and Groundwater: FY 1998 and 1999 Status, Oak
Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, ORNL/TM-13689 (Feb. 2000).
K. T. Klasson, D. T. Bostick, L. L.
Farr, D. R. McTaggart, and P. A. Taylor, Demonstration of Mercury
Sorbents to Meet DOE Customer Needs, Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
Oak Ridge, TN, ORNL/TM-2000/12 (July 2000).
D. T. Bostick and W. V. Steele, Thermal
and Physical Property Determinations for Ionsiv® IE-911 Crystalline
Silicotitanate and Savannah River Site Waste Simulant Solutions,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, ORNL/TM-1999/133 (Aug.
1999).
K. Thomas Klasson, Debra T. Bostick,
Paul A. Taylor, and Linda L. Farr, "Removal of Trace-Level
Mercury from Surface Water, paper 99-109, Proceed. Air & Waste
Mgmt. Assoc. Ann. Meet., St. Louis, MO, June 1999.
D. A. Bostick, K. T. Klasson, Multi-Weight
Isotherm Results for Mercury Removal in Upper East Fork Poplar Creek
Water, Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN, ORNL/TM-13582
(1998).
G. M. K. Abotsi, D. T. Bostick, W.
D. Bostick, D. E. Beck, W. D. Arnold, Jr., Evaluation of Interim
and Final Waste Forms for the Newly Generated Liquid Low-Level Waste
Flowsheet, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, ORNL/TM-13028
(May 1996).
D. H. Smith, H. S. McKown, D. T. Bostick,
R. M. Coleman, D. C. Duckworth, R. L. McPherson, Analysis of Femtogram-Sized
Plutonium Samples, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN,
ORNL/TM-12632 (Jan. 1994).
A. C. Coreonous, P. A. Taylor, W. D.
Arnold, Jr., D. A. Bostick, and J. J. Perona, Bench-Scale Treatability
Studies for Simulated Incinerator Scrubber Blowdown Containing Radioactive
Cesium and Strontium, Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge,
TN; ORNL/TM-12823 (Dec. 1994).
D. C. Duckworth, C. M. Barshick, D.
A. Bostick, and D. H. Smith, "Direct Measurement of Uranium
Isotopic Ratios in Soils by Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry",
App. Spectros. 47, 243-45 (1993).
D. T. Bostick, D. O. Vick, M. P. May,
and R. L. Walker ,The Separation of Lutetium from Gadolinium, Oak
Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN ORNL/TM-12000 (June 1992).
D. T. Bostick, D. H. Smith, E. McBay
and M. Ehringer, Lutetium Tank Calibration Experiment of September
1991, Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN; ORNL/TM (Oct.
1991).
D. T. Bostick, J. E. Strain, D. D.
McCue, R. E. Harper, and R. D. Seals, Remote Analyzer for Multicomponent
Process Streams (RAMPS), Y/DW-503 (1984).
J. E. Strain, D. T. Bostick, D. D.
McCue, R. E. Harper, In-Line Instrumentation for Control of Nuclear
Fuel Reprocessing-I: In-Line Neutron Poison and Free Acid Monitor,
in N. Z. Godlewski (ed.), Transactions of the American Nuclear Society,
Vol. 43, ANS Society, Inc., La Grange Park, IL, pp. 275-276.
D. T. Bostick, J. E. Strain, D. D.
McCue, R. E. Harper, and M. L. Bauer, In-Line Instrumentation for
Control of Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing-II: In-Line Heavy Metals and
Oxidant-Reductant Monitors, in N. z. Goldlewski (ed.), Transactions
of the American Nuclear Society, Vol. 43, ANS Society, Inc., La
Grange Park, IL, pp. 276-277.
D. T. Bostick and J. E. Strain, The
Determination of Uranium in Dibutyl Carbitol, Oak Ridge National
Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN; ORNL/CF-84/283 (1984).
J. E. Strain and D. T. Bostick, The
Evaluation of Spectrophotometric Determination of Plutonium in Aqueous
Reprocessing Streams, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge,
TN, ORNL/TM-8101 (Mar. 1983).
D. T. Bostick and W. D. Bostick, The
Determination of Trace Quantities of Sulfate Ion: New Approaches
to an Old Problem, EPA-600/2-79-095 (1979).
D. T. Bostick and Y. Talmi, Application
of the Microwave Emission Spectrometric System as a Silicon-Selective
Detector, J. Chromat. Sci., 15, 164-168 (1977).
Y. Talmi and D. T. Bostick, The Determination
of Arsenic and Arsenicals, J. Chromat. Sci., 13, 231 (1975).
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