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A SOURCE OF ERROR IN THE DETERMINATION OF URANIUM-235 BY GAMMA-SPECTROMETRY

Journal Article · · J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem.

The background radiation at 184 kev, where U/sup 235/ is usually measured, was found to be chiefly due to bremsstrahlung from Pa/sup 234/ and to depend on the U/sup 238/ concentration and the size, nature, and chemical history of the sample. The extent of this background is shown graphically for a uranium rod, uranyl nitrate crystals and solutions, various thicknesses of uranium metal samples, and a sample of U/sub 3/O/sub 8/. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Chester, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-013704
OSTI ID:
4172719
Journal Information:
J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem., Journal Name: J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem. Vol. Vol: 12
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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