On-line analysis of plutonium by energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5977146

Parry, R F; Walker, V W; Johns, R A; Camp, D C; Ruther, W D; Eckels, D

An on-line energy dispersive K x-ray fluorescence analysis (XRFA) system has been developed to measure the plutonium concentration of process solutions at the Savannah River Plant (SRP). This system has consistently produced accountability quality measurements (< 0.5%) on-line in approx.40 minutes of counting time. Comparisons to an independent coulometry method show agreement within sampling and analysis precision, typically 1%. 1 ref., 2 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.; Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48; AC09-76SR00001
• OSTI ID: 5977146
• Report Number(s): DP-MS-85-77; CONF-8510151-18; ON: DE86008901
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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