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SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF GOLD AND URANIUM IN ORES BY RADIOACTIVATION ANALYSIS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4034822
A method for the simultaneous determination of gold and uranium in ores was developed using activation analysis and ion exchange techniques. The elements were determined by means of the radioisotopes Au/sup 198/and Np/sup 239/ forme d by irradiating the ore in a neutron flux. Gold was separated from neptunium and fission products using a strong anionic resin. without the addition of a gold isotopic carrier. The efficiency of the separations and the purity of the isolated radioisotopes were checked by gamma spectrometry and measurements of half-lives. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Sao Paulo, Brazil. Universidade. Instituto de Energia Atomica
NSA Number:
NSA-15-015548
OSTI ID:
4034822
Report Number(s):
IEA-7
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English