X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS OF PLUTONIUM

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Talanta (England)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-9140(60)80266-4· OSTI ID:4102833

Turnley, W S

An x-ray fluorescence method, using yttrium as an internal standard, was developed for the quantitative determination of plutonium in high-level solids, in liquids, and in sludges containing plutonium in low concentrations. Handling procedures and sample preparation techniques, as well as equipment, are described. An A1(OH)/sub 3/-MgO matrix was used for work with solid samples. Liquid samples were analyzed by adding the internal standard to a diluted sample of the liquid and then making the fluorescence measurements. The range of the fluorescence method is from 10 ppm to 100% plutonium for solid samples and from 5 to 250 g/l for liquid samples. Standard deviations between known and observed values were established from analysis of each type of sample. Samples that are almost impossible to analyze by any other method can be analyzed easily and rapidly by the x-ray fluorescence method, which is applicable to plutonium in almost any form and is almost completely free from cationic and anionic interference. (auth)

• Research Organization: Dow Chemical Co., Rocky Flats Plant, Denver, Colo.
• NSA Number: NSA-15-008752
• OSTI ID: 4102833
• Journal Information: Talanta (England), Journal Name: Talanta (England) Vol. Vol: 6; ISSN TLNTA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDES
CHEMISTRY
FLUORESCENCE
INTERFERING ELEMENTS
LIQUIDS
MAGNESIUM OXIDES
PLUTONIUM
PREPARATION
SAFETY
SOLIDS
STANDARDS
USES
X RADIATION
YTTRIUM