On-line uranium determination using remote fiber fluorimetry
An analytical technique has been developed for the remote, on-line measurement of uranium. The technique, Remote Fiber Fluorimetry, has four major components: a laser, an optical fiber, an optrode, and a detector. Since the laser and detector can be remote from the sampling point, this technique is well suited for analysis in hazardous or inaccessible environments. The application of the technique to on-line uranium analysis in a nuclear fuel processing facility at the Savannah River Plant is described. Laboratory experiments have been made to determine the effects of nitric acid, temperature, and quenchers. Preliminary experiments in a mock-up of the sampling system used in the radiochemical separations buildings are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.; Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-76SR00001
- OSTI ID:
- 5748445
- Report Number(s):
- DP-MS-83-40; CONF-831025-5; ON: DE84001411
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 26. ORNL-DOE conference on analytical chemistry in energy technology, Knoxville, TN, USA, 11 Oct 1983; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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