Uranium corrosion characterization by handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Judge, Elizabeth J.; Campbell, Keri; Kelly, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.sab.2021.106325

Uranium corrosion characterization by handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Journal Article · Mon Nov 08 23:00:00 EST 2021 · Spectrochimica Acta. Part B, Atomic Spectroscopy

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sab.2021.106325· OSTI ID:2005812

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Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

In this study, a commercial-off-the-shelf handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy system was modified, calibrated and tested for discrimination between uranium oxide and uranium hydride when assessing uranium corrosion products. Operating parameters, system modifications, and onboard data analysis were developed to accomplish the analytical task. This work represents the first laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy analysis of bulk uranium hydride, a pyrophoric material, within an inert glovebox. Finally, the work shown here illustrates a rapid identification technique for uranium corrosion types from pure UO₂ or U₃O₈ to pure UH₃.

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Research Organization:: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

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

Grant/Contract Number:: 89233218CNA000001

OSTI ID:: 2005812

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1868741

Report Number(s):: LA-UR--21-26218

Journal Information:: Spectrochimica Acta. Part B, Atomic Spectroscopy, Journal Name: Spectrochimica Acta. Part B, Atomic Spectroscopy Vol. 186; ISSN 0584-8547

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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