Practical applications of activation analysis and other nuclear techniques

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5320003

Lyon, W S

Neeutron activation analysis (NAA) is a versatile, sensitive multielement, usually nondestructive analytical technique used to determine elemental concentrations in a variety of materials. Samples are irradiated with neutrons in a nuclear reactor, removed, and for the nondestructive technique, the induced radioactivity measured. This measurement of ..gamma.. rays emitted from specific radionuclides makes possible the quantitative determination of elements present. The method is described, advantages and disadvantages listed and a number of examples of its use given. Two other nuclear methods, particle induced x-ray emission and synchrotron produced x-ray fluorescence are also briefly discussed.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5320003
• Report Number(s): CONF-820335-3; ON: DE82009479
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
DOCUMENT TYPES
MULTI-ELEMENT ANALYSIS
NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS
REVIEWS
USES
X-RAY EMISSION ANALYSIS
X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS