Enhancing analytical merits of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of hydrogen isotopes using an orthogonal double-pulsing scheme

Kautz, Elizabeth J.; Polek, Mathew P.; Rönnebro, Ewa C. E.; Harilal, Sivanandan S.

doi:10.1016/j.sab.2024.106952

Enhancing analytical merits of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of hydrogen isotopes using an orthogonal double-pulsing scheme

Journal Article · Mon May 27 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · Spectrochimica Acta. Part B, Atomic Spectroscopy

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sab.2024.106952· OSTI ID:2409390

Kautz, Elizabeth J. ^[1]; Polek, Mathew P. ^[2]; ^[3]; ^[4]

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (United States)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Univ. of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA (United States)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA (United States)

Accurate detection and quantification of hydrogen isotopes in solid materials are vital for diverse applications, including fusion energy, hydrogen storage, and tritium production. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a well established, rapid, standoff method for this purpose, but it faces challenges related to the analytical merits required for isotopic analyses. In this study, we enhance the analytical and detection capabilities of traditional single-pulse LIBS by implementing an orthogonal double pulsing approach, focusing on the analysis of a range of ²H concentrations in Zircaloy-4 substrates (acting as a proxy for ³H). The double-pulse experiments employed an orthogonal re-heating configuration with two nanosecond Nd:YAG lasers. We systematically evaluated critical parameters affecting the signal intensity in double-pulse LIBS, including interpulse delay, ambient gas pressure, and heating laser energy. Finally, our results demonstrate that employing an orthogonal double-pulse scheme significantly enhances ²H_α emission while minimizing line broadening and self-absorption, ultimately improving the technique’s analytical capabilities.

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Research Organization:: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

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

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-76RL01830

OSTI ID:: 2409390

Report Number(s):: PNNL-SA--196569

Journal Information:: Spectrochimica Acta. Part B, Atomic Spectroscopy, Journal Name: Spectrochimica Acta. Part B, Atomic Spectroscopy Vol. 217; ISSN 0584-8547

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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