Performance test results of noninvasive characterization of RCRA surrogate waste by prompt gamma neutron activation analysis

Technical Report · Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1997

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/676970· OSTI ID:676970

Gehrke, R J; Propp, W A

A performance evaluation to determine the feasibility of using prompt gamma neutron activation analysis (PGNAA) for noninvasive, quantitative assay of mixed waste containers was sponsored by DOE`s Office of Technology Development (OTD), the Mixed Waste Focus Area (MWFA), and the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). The evaluation was conducted using a surrogate waste, based on Portland cement, that was spiked with three RCRA metals, mercury, cadmium, and lead. The results indicate that PGNAA has potential as a process monitor. However, further development is required to improve its sensitivity to meet regulatory requirements for determination of these RCRA metals.

• Research Organization: Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Lab., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• OSTI ID: 676970
• Report Number(s): INEEL/EXT-97-01164; ON: DE98056053; TRN: 99:002074
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: Nov 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
40 CHEMISTRY
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PROMPT GAMMA RADIATION
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PERFORMANCE
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MERCURY
CADMIUM
LEAD
NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS
ALPHA-BEARING WASTES