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Determination of trace noble gases in air and natural gas

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OSTI ID:4409118
From symposium on noble gases; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (24 Sep 1973). A method was developed for the analysis of air and natural gas samples containing trace amounts of noble gases. The gas samples are preconcentrated by reaction with calcium at 900 to 1000 deg C and analyzed by mass spectrometry on an automated instrument. Methods of relating the concentrated sample to the original sample and the preparation of gas standards are given. The accuracy of the technique at the 25 ppM level was determined. The precision of the method and requirements for improving the technique are also discussed. (auth)
Research Organization:
California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
NSA Number:
NSA-29-002434
OSTI ID:
4409118
Report Number(s):
UCRL--74695; CONF-730915--8
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English