Rapid isotopic analysis of uranium, plutonium, and americium in post-detonation debris simulants by RIMS

Savina, Michael R.; Shulaker, Danielle Ziva; Isselhardt, Brett H.; Brennecka, Gregory A.

doi:10.1039/D3JA00096F

Title: Rapid isotopic analysis of uranium, plutonium, and americium in post-detonation debris simulants by RIMS

Journal Article · 07 June 2023 · Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3JA00096F · OSTI ID:1972496

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division, USA

Uranium interference is a major problem in conventional ²³⁸ Pu analysis. In RIMS, a slight detuning of the resonance laser extinguishes the Pu signal so that the ²³⁸ U interference can be accurately quantified and subtracted.

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OSTI ID:: 1972496

Journal Information:: Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Journal Name: Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 38; ISSN JASPE2; ISSN 0267-9477

Publisher:: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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