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Measurement of environmental /sup 241/Am and the Pu//sup 241/Am ratio by photon spectrometry

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7124995
An instrumental analysis method for /sup 241/Am concentration and the Pu//sup 241/Am ratio measurements has been developed. The /sup 241/Am is measured by gamma-ray spectrometry. The Pu//sup 241/Am ratio is estimated from the uranium and the neptunium L/sub beta/ x-ray ratios measured with a Si(Li) detector. The accuracy and sensitivity of the method was found to be adequate for ecological research applications. 8 figures, 7 tables.
Research Organization:
Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, Wash. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
E(45-1)-1830
OSTI ID:
7124995
Report Number(s):
BNWL-SA-5781; CONF-761006-41
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English