Document Details
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Title:
Neutron Activation Analysis
Author(s):
Subject Terms:
Understanding the Atom Series
Document Type:
BOOK
Publication Date:
1968 Jan 01
Accession Number:
Atom31
Document Number(s):
None
Originating Research Org.:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
OpenNet Entry Date:
2014 Jul 22
OpenNet Modified Date:
2014 Jul 22
Description/Abstract:
In activation analysis, a sample of an unknown material is first irradiated (activated) with nuclear particles. In practice these nuclear particles are almost always neutrons. The success of activation analysis depends upon nuclear reactions which are completely independent of an atom's chemical associations. The value of activation analysis as a research tool was recognized almost immediately upon the discovery of artificial radioactivity. This book discusses activation analysis experiments, applications and technical considerations.