Zirconium analysis in microscopic spent nuclear fuel samples by resonance ionization mass spectrometry

Raiwa, Manuel; Savina, Michael; Shulaker, Danielle Ziva; Roberts, Autumn; Isselhardt, Brett

doi:10.1039/D4JA00065J

Title: Zirconium analysis in microscopic spent nuclear fuel samples by resonance ionization mass spectrometry

Journal Article · 02 July 2024 · Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4JA00065J · OSTI ID:2352499

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division, 7000 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, USA

A new zirconium resonance ionization scheme reveals shifting isotope ratios in spent nuclear fuel towards the fuel pellets edge.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: NONE; AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 2352499

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2375428

Journal Information:: Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Journal Name: Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 39; ISSN JASPE2; ISSN 0267-9477

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

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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