New mass-spectrometric facility for the analysis of highly radioactive samples

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6040998

Warmack, R J; Landau, L; Christie, W H; Carter, J A

A new facility has been completed for the analysis of highly radioactive, gamma-emitting solid samples. A commercial spark-source mass spectrometer was adapted for remote handling and loading. Electrodes are prepared in a hot cell and transported to the adjacent lead-shielded source for analysis. The source was redesigned for ease of shielding, loading, and maintenance. Both solutions and residues from irradiated nuclear fuel dissolutions have been analyzed for elemental concentrations to < 1 ppM; isotopic data have also been obtained.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 6040998
• Report Number(s): CONF-811025-21; ON: DE82002899; TRN: 82-000124
• Resource Relation: Conference: 25. conference on analytical chemistry and nuclear technology, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, 6 Oct 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELEMENTS
ISOTOPE RATIO
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