Method of assaying uranium with prompt fission and thermal neutron borehole logging adjusted by borehole physical characteristics. [Patient application]

Patent · Wed Nov 05 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6053192

Barnard, R W; Jensen, D H

Uranium formations are assayed by prompt fission neutron logging techniques. The uranium in the formation is proportional to the ratio of epithermal counts to thermal or epithermal dieaway. Various calibration factors enhance the accuracy of the measurement.

• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): None
• OSTI ID: 6053192
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CALIBRATION
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ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
EPITHERMAL NEUTRONS
FERMIONS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
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