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Title: Chemical investigation of three plutonium–beryllium neutron sources

Journal Article · · Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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  1. Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States). Dept. of Geology and Geophysics; Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
  2. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
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Thorough physical and chemical characterization of plutonium–beryllium (PuBe) neutron sources is an important capability with applications ranging from material accountancy to nuclear forensics. Furthermore, characterization of PuBe sources is not trivial owing to range of existing source designs and the need for adequate infrastructure to deal with radiation and protect the analyst. Our study demonstrates a method for characterization of three PuBe sources that includes physical inspection and imaging followed by controlled disassembly and destructive analysis.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1360710
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-16-29050
Journal Information:
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 312; ISSN 0236-5731
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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