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Isotopic Ratios of Samarium by TIMS for Nuclear Forensic Application

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1375130· OSTI ID:1375130
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

The isotopic ratio of Nd, Sm, and Gd can provide important information regarding fissile material (nuclear devices, reactors), neutron environment, and device yield. These studies require precise measurement of Sm isotope ratios, by either TIMS or MC-ICP-MS. There has been an increasing trend to measure smaller and smaller quantities of Sm bearing samples. In nuclear forensics 10-100 ng of Sm are needed for precise measurement. To measure sub-ng Sm samples using TIMS for nuclear forensic analysis.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1375130
Report Number(s):
LA--UR-17-27132
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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