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THE DETERMINATION OF PLUTONIUM BY MASS SPECTROMETRY USING A 242 -PLUTONIUM TRACER

Journal Article · · Analytica Chimica Acta (Netherlands)
An isotopic dilution method is described for determining pu in samples of irradiated U using a Pu/sup 242/ tracer. An aliquot of tracer is added to the sample and the mixture treated to ensure isotopic exchange; Pu is then separated by ion exchange and an isotopic analysis made using an M.S./sub 5/. mass spectrometer. The precision (3 sigma ) for an aliquot containing 0.1 mu g Pu is 0.6%. A possible application of the method would be in the control of feed solution in a chemical plant processing natural U fuel elements as, for example, the Windscale primary separation plant. (auth)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-019315
OSTI ID:
4006902
Report Number(s):
AERE-R-3327; 0003-2670
Journal Information:
Analytica Chimica Acta (Netherlands), Journal Name: Analytica Chimica Acta (Netherlands) Vol. Vol: 24; ISSN ACACA
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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