THE APPLICATION OF X-RAY FLUORESCENCE METHODS TO THE IN-LINE DETERMINATION OF URANIUM AND PLUTONIUM CONCENTRATIONS
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4153018
A brief review was made of methods available for the excitation and detection of fluorescent x radiation and of the factors involved in the design of a nondispersive system for determining uranium and plutonium concentrations in processing-plant solutions. Comparison was made between x-ray generators and radioisotopes as sources of fluorescent x radiation. The relative merits of crystal spectrometry and electronic discrimination for both methods of excitation were considered in detail. It was concluded that the technique of x-ray fluorescence using radioactive sources and electronic discrimination offered the most promise in detecting uranium and plutonium concentrations. (M.C.G.)
- Research Organization:
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Development and Engineering Group, Capenhurst, Ches., England
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-024055
- OSTI ID:
- 4153018
- Report Number(s):
- DEG-Report-134
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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