THE DETERMINATION OF TRACES OF IRON IN SAMPLES OF PLATINUM BY NE TRON- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1963 · Talanta (England)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-9140(63)80166-6· OSTI ID:4160529

Morris, D F.C.; Killick, R A

A neutron-activation analysis method for the determination of traces of iron in samples of purified platinum is described. The nuclear reactor BEPO at Harwell was used as the neutron source. A rapid radiochemical separation procedure using carriers was employed to decontaminate the iron activity from most other induced activities. The analysis is completed by discriminated gamma scintillation counting. Results of analyses of seven samples of platinum are quoted. The method of analysis has the advantage that it obviates difficulties caused by reagent blanks or by contamination from traces of inactive iron after irradiation. Interference resulting from nuclear reactions of elements other than iron in the samples appears to be of no consequence. (auth)

• Research Organization: Brunel Coll., London
• NSA Number: NSA-18-001581
• OSTI ID: 4160529
• Journal Information: Talanta (England), Vol. Vol: 10; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CHEMISTRY
ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
BEPO
CARRIERS
DECONTAMINATION
GAMMA DETECTION
IRON
NEUTRONS
PLATINUM
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
SCINTILLATION COUNTERS
TRACE AMOUNTS