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Activation analysis using {gamma} photons; Analyse par activation aux photons {gamma}

Abstract

This report summarizes all the data required for using photonuclear reactions in the field of analysis. After a brief review of the elementary properties of nuclear reactions induced by photon irradiation, the main characteristics are given of high energy (E > 20 MeV) Bremsstrahlung sources. The principle of activation analysis based on the use of photons is given. Actual examples of the analytic possibilities are described in detail, in particular in the case of the determination of very small quantities (< 10{sup -6}) of C, N, O and F. The influence of interfering nuclear reactions is discussed. (author) [French] Ce rapport se propose de resumer l'ensemble des connaissances indispensables pour l'utilisation des reactions photonucleaires a des fins analytiques. Apres quelques rappels concernant les proprietes elementaires des reactions nucleaires induites par irradiation dans les photons, les principales caracteristiques des sources de rayonnement de freinage de haute energie (E > 20 MeV)| sont donnees. Le principe de l'analyse par activation aux photons est rappele. Des exemples concrets sur les possibilites analytiques sont developpes, particulierement en ce qui concerne la determination de quantites tres faibles (< 10{sup -6}) de C, N, O et F. L'influence des reactions nucleaires parasites est discutee. (auteur)
Authors:
Engelmann, Ch [1] 
  1. Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique, Saclay (France). Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires
Publication Date:
Jul 01, 1967
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
CEA-R-3307
Resource Relation:
Other Information: 20 refs
Subject:
37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; GAMMA RADIATION; MANUALS; PHOTON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS; PHOTONUCLEAR REACTIONS; QUANTITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; SENSITIVITY; TRACE AMOUNTS
OSTI ID:
20726943
Research Organizations:
CEA Saclay, 91 - Gif-sur-Yvette (France)
Country of Origin:
France
Language:
French
Other Identifying Numbers:
TRN: FR06R3307038388
Availability:
Available from INIS in electronic form
Submitting Site:
FRN
Size:
64 pages
Announcement Date:
May 30, 2006

Citation Formats

Engelmann, Ch. Activation analysis using {gamma} photons; Analyse par activation aux photons {gamma}. France: N. p., 1967. Web.
Engelmann, Ch. Activation analysis using {gamma} photons; Analyse par activation aux photons {gamma}. France.
Engelmann, Ch. 1967. "Activation analysis using {gamma} photons; Analyse par activation aux photons {gamma}." France.
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title = {Activation analysis using {gamma} photons; Analyse par activation aux photons {gamma}}
author = {Engelmann, Ch}
abstractNote = {This report summarizes all the data required for using photonuclear reactions in the field of analysis. After a brief review of the elementary properties of nuclear reactions induced by photon irradiation, the main characteristics are given of high energy (E > 20 MeV) Bremsstrahlung sources. The principle of activation analysis based on the use of photons is given. Actual examples of the analytic possibilities are described in detail, in particular in the case of the determination of very small quantities (< 10{sup -6}) of C, N, O and F. The influence of interfering nuclear reactions is discussed. (author) [French] Ce rapport se propose de resumer l'ensemble des connaissances indispensables pour l'utilisation des reactions photonucleaires a des fins analytiques. Apres quelques rappels concernant les proprietes elementaires des reactions nucleaires induites par irradiation dans les photons, les principales caracteristiques des sources de rayonnement de freinage de haute energie (E > 20 MeV)| sont donnees. Le principe de l'analyse par activation aux photons est rappele. Des exemples concrets sur les possibilites analytiques sont developpes, particulierement en ce qui concerne la determination de quantites tres faibles (< 10{sup -6}) de C, N, O et F. L'influence des reactions nucleaires parasites est discutee. (auteur)}
place = {France}
year = {1967}
month = {Jul}
}