AN AUTOMATIC MASS SPECTROMETER FOR RELATIVE MEASUREMENTS OF URANIUM ISOTOPES

Technical Report · Mon May 20 04:00:00 EDT 1963

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4689186· OSTI ID:4689186

Langdon, A; Kermicle, H A

A mass spectrometer is described for making automatic relative measurements of uranium isotopes. The major features for operating several spectrometers of this type concurrently are discussed. The instrument is programed to make a determination in 13.5 min, and a digital ratiometer and printer in the measuring system provide printed data output. The cost of making ratio-of-ratios determinations is reduced over 40%, the variance of a determination is lowered by a factor of 2.5 for the measurements usually made, and the cost of maintaining the automatic spectrometers is 30% less. (auth)

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Tenn.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• NSA Number: NSA-17-023597
• OSTI ID: 4689186
• Report Number(s): K-1444
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

DIGITAL SYSTEMS
ECONOMICS
INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
MASS SPECTROMETERS
MEASURED VALUES
RECORDING SYSTEMS
URANIUM ISOTOPES