Exploration of ICP platforms for measuring elemental impurities in uranium ore concentrates

Manard, Benjamin; Metzger, Shalina; Rogers, Kayron; Ticknor, Brian; Bostick, Debra; Zirakparvar, N; Hexel, Cole

doi:10.1016/j.ijms.2020.116378

Exploration of ICP platforms for measuring elemental impurities in uranium ore concentrates

Journal Article · Sat Jul 18 00:00:00 EDT 2020 · International Journal of Mass Spectrometry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijms.2020.116378· OSTI ID:1649276

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Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Chemical Sciences Division

Presented here is a look at different inductively coupled plasma (ICP) platforms including sector field, triple quadrupole mass spectrometric configurations, and optical emission spectroscopy. The goal of this paper was to convey the feasibility of trace elemental analysis of a uranium ore concentrate with varying ICP-based platforms. It was predicted that low mass elements would be better determined through optical means, or the mass collision/reaction technology of the triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, in comparison to high resolution measurements of magnetic sector-based configurations. Ultimately, it is difficult to achieve an “optimal” analysis of 20+ elements, for numerous samples, on a single platform, especially when time, measurement reproducibility, sensitivity, and robustness should be considered. The work presented here highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the respective trace elemental analysis platforms.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 1649276

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1638909

Journal Information:: International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Journal Name: International Journal of Mass Spectrometry Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 455; ISSN 1387-3806

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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