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High-level neutron coincidence counter (HLNCC): users' manual

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5830609· OSTI ID:5830609
This manual describes the portable High-Level Neutron Coincidence Counter (HLNCC) developed at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) for the assay of plutonium, particularly by inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The counter is designed for the measurement of the effective /sup 240/Pu mass in plutonium samples which may have a high plutonium content. The following topics are discussed: principle of operation, description of the system, operating procedures, and applications.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5830609
Report Number(s):
LA-7779-M
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English