Nondestructive assay technology for uranium resource evaluation. Infinite medium calculations. Final report
A discrete ordinates transport code has been used to transport gamma rays from the decay of the naturally occurring radioactive isotopes of potassium, uranium, and thorium through an infinite homogeneous medium. Parametric studies varying the medium formation (i.e., shale and sandstone), porosity, and saturation were made to determine their effects on the calculated gamma-ray spectra. In addition, the effect on the gamma-ray spectra of trace quantities of heavy elements was studied by varying the uranium concentration in the formation from 0 to 6% by weight.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6275445
- Report Number(s):
- LA-7713-MS
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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