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Mass spectrometric analysis of nanogram levels of ruthenium

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5777038
Previous investigations have demonstrated the possibility of using ruthenium originating from the spontaneous fission of /sup 238/U for geochronological purposes. Because the abundance of ruthenium is low in geologic specimens and isotopic data are required, an indepth study of the production of steady mass spectrometer ion beams from nanogram amounts of ruthenium was undertaken. The results of this continuing mass spectrometric investigation are presented with some illustrative data.
Research Organization:
Exxon Nuclear Idaho Co., Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1570
OSTI ID:
5777038
Report Number(s):
CONF-791049-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English