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Editorial: Applications of spectroscopy and chemometrics in nuclear materials analysis

Journal Article · · Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  2. Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), Aiken, SC (United States)
  3. Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States)

Optical analysis techniques, including spectroscopy and image analysis, have many advantages when applied to the study of nuclear materials. They require small sample sizes, can be performed remotely, and can be proceduralized through consistent practice. Most importantly, they provide a wealth of information by generating multivariate data. For example, ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared absorbance spectroscopy of actinides in aqueous and organic solutions is dependent on the oxidation state, anionic complexation, and temperature. These variables are important for solution-based separation processes, and sensitivity to these factors, combined with online monitoring, can drive the efficiency and control of these processes. The morphology and chemical composition of actinide particles can also provide a vital clue to the mechanisms by which the particles were formed, providing forensic information on the origins of the particles.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
2498435
Journal Information:
Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering, Vol. 3; ISSN 2813-3412
Publisher:
Frontiers Media S.A.Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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