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INTERACTION OF BETA PARTICLES WITH MATTER. ANALYSIS OF HYDROCARBONS BY BETA-RAY BACK-SCATTERING

Journal Article · · Analytical Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly Ind. Eng. Chem., Anal. Ed.
OSTI ID:4223134
The determination of carbon-hydrogen ratios of hydrocarbons by beta - ray backscattering is nondestructive, rapid, simple, and accurate. Mass density has a small effect on the beta -ray backscatter intensity and the sample density must be known to 0.01 grain per cc. The standard deviation in the analysis of 13 hydrocarbons by beta -ray backscattering is less than 0.03%. Mixtures of liquid hydrocarbons and solutions of solid hydrocarbons in hydrocarbon solvents are likewise analyzcd to the same precision. (auth)
Research Organization:
Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-003515
OSTI ID:
4223134
Journal Information:
Analytical Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly Ind. Eng. Chem., Anal. Ed., Journal Name: Analytical Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly Ind. Eng. Chem., Anal. Ed. Vol. Vol: 31; ISSN ANCHA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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