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Study of Neutron Absorptiometry and Its Application to Determination of Boron

Journal Article · · Analytical Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac60143a014· OSTI ID:4300954
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  1. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
A systematic study of the practical and theoretical aspects of neutron absorptiometry has shown that it possesses many advantages for the determination of elements, such as boron, which have high neutron absorption cross sections. The optimum geometrical arrangement of neutron source, neutron moderator, sample, and neutron detector has been found. Precise determinations of boron can be carried out in a few minutes with relatively small, safe, and inexpensive neutron sources. The method is nondestructive, the state of chemical combination is immaterial, and there are few interferences. Ultimately, the most serious disadvantages are low sensitivity and the requirement for relatively large samples for highest precision.
Research Organization:
Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Contributing Organization:
US Navy. Bureau of Aeronautics
NSA Number:
NSA-13-001486
OSTI ID:
4300954
Journal Information:
Analytical Chemistry, Journal Name: Analytical Chemistry Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 30; ISSN 0003-2700
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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