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Forensic analysis of uranium

Conference ·
OSTI ID:370686
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)

As more and more offers for illicit {open_quotes}Black Market{close_quotes} radioactive materials are found, the forensic information contained within the radioactive material itself becomes more important. Many {open_quotes}Black Market{close_quotes} offers are for uranium in various forms and enrichments. Although most are scams, some countries have actually interdicted enriched uranium. We will discuss the forensic information that can be obtained from materials containing uranium along with examples of data that has been determined from analysis of uranium samples obtained from legitimate sources.

DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
370686
Report Number(s):
CONF-960376--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English