Determination of plutonium isotopic ratios by using low-energy gamma-ray spectroscopy

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5568301

Li, T K

A nondestructive gamma-ray technique has been developed to determine plutonium isotopic ratios. The technique is based on the high-intensity, low-energy gamma rays at 43.48, 45.23, 51.63, 59.54, and 64.83 keV for /sup 238/Pu, /sup 240/Pu, /sup 239/Pu, /sup 241/Am, and /sup 241/Pu, respectively. The results demonstrate that this technique can accurately measure plutonium samples in a timely manner and in a wide range of masses, isotopic contents, chemical forms, and ages from chemical processing.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5568301
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-83-3386; CONF-831106-4; ON: DE84003834
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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